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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
(Revised 09/25/06 - 10:00 a.m. - Agenda Items #5A and #6A)
AGENDA
September 25, 2006 - 7:30 P.M. - Council Chambers - City Hall - City of Dover
OPEN FORUM - 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO OFFICIAL MEETING (7:15 P.M.)
INVOCATION BY CHAPLAIN WALLACE DIXON
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
* CONSENT AGENDA
Those items on the Council Agenda which are considered routine and non-controversial shall be marked
with an asterisk (*) and will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Council. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless a member of Council so requests, in which event the matter shall
be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered a separate item.
* 1. Adoption of Minutes - Regular Council Meeting of September 11, 2006
2. Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14, 2006)
3. Presentations
A. Certificate of Appreciation - Billy Lewis
B. City of Dover Medal - Samuel Gonzalez
C. The National Citizen Survey
4. Public Hearing - Violation of Dangerous Building Ordinance - 123 Blue Beach Drive
(Deborah D. Statler)
5. Public Hearing/Final Reading - Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendments
The First Reading of the following proposed ordinances was accomplished during the
Council Meeting of September 11, 2006. Copies of the proposed ordinances are available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers
A. An Ordinance Amending the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan Update, 2003,
as Amended in May 2005, by Amending Land Development Map 11-1 by
Changing the Land Use Type to Commercial on a 3.9243 +/- Acre Portion of a
5.7861 +/- Acre Parcel Located at Kings Highway West of Route 13
B. An Ordinance Amending the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan Update, 2003,
as Amended in May 2005, by Amending Land Development Map 11-1 by
Changing the Land Use Type to Commercial on 23 Parcels, Totaling 22.0713
Acres, Located at Old Leipsic Road and Plaza Drive
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Council Agenda
September 25, 2006 Page 2
C. An Ordinance Amending the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan Update, 2003,
as Amended in May 2005, by Inserting Recommendation 11: Determine the
Feasibility of Including an East/West Route in the Corridor Capacity Preservation
Program to Chapter 8, Page 111
D. An Ordinance Amending the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan Update, 2003,
as Amended in May 2005, by Amending the Land Development Map 11-1 by
Changing the Land Use Type to Mixed Use on Properties Located North of North
Street, South of Lincoln Street, East of Clarence Street, and East of Cherry Street
6. Final Readings - Rezonings
A. Property located at Kings Highway west of Route 13, consisting of 5.7861 +/- acres,
owned by Playtex Manufacturing, Inc. This property is currently zoned IPM
(Industrial Park Manufacturing) and the proposed zoning is C-4 (Highway
Commercial) on 3.9243 +/- acres and I/O (Institutional and Office) on 1.8618 +/- acres
(Tabled During the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2006)
B. Property located at Old Leipsic Road and Plaza Drive, consisting of 23 parcels totaling
22.0713 +/- acres, owned by Dover International Speedway. This property is currently
zoned R-10 and R-20 (One Family Residence) and the proposed zoning is R-C
(Recreational & Commercial) (Tabled During the Regular Meeting of
September 11, 2006)
* 7. Special Consolidated Plan Advisory Group Report - August 15, 2006
A. Reallocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds
* 8. Monthly Reports - August 2006
A. Budget Report (June and July)
B. Chief of Police Report
C. City Assessor Report
D. City Manager’s Report
E. Planning and Inspections Report
F. Robbins Hose Company No. 1 Report (June, July, and August)
9. Employment Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
10. Evaluation of Bids - Fire Fighter Protective Gear
* 11. Appointments
A. Appointment Recommended by Mayor Speed - Planning Commission (Fourth District) -
Frank D. Zaback (To Fill Unexpired Term of Charles Benton - Three Year Term to Expire June 2007)
B. Appointment Recommended by Chairman Salters - Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee - Bobby C. Jones (To Fill Unexpired Term of Dana T. Shelton - Term
to Expire May 2007)
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Council Agenda
September 25, 2006 Page 3
12. Rezoning Request/First Reading (Recommended for referral to the Planning Commission on
October 16, 2006 and that a Public Hearing be set for October 23, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.)
A. Property located on the South Side of White Oak Road West of Mourning Dove
Lane, consisting of 12.7898+/- acres, owned by TLFD Management, LLC. The
property is currently zoned R-20 (One Family Residence Zone) and the proposed
zoning is R-8 (One Family Residence Zone)
13. First Reading - Proposed Ordinance
The First Reading is offered on the following proposed ordinance. Since it is an
amendment to the Zoning Code, a public hearing is required. It is recommended for
referral to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee on
October 10, 2006, and that a Public Hearing be set before City Council
for October 23, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. and that the Second Reading and Final Action by
Council will take place at that time. Copies of all proposed ordinances are available at the
entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office.
A. Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 27 - Corridor
Overlay Zone 1 (COZ-1)
14. Council Members Announcements
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THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO
INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS.
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REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Regular Council Meeting was held on September 11, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. with Council President
Williams presiding. Council members present were Mr. Carey, Mr. McGlumphy, Mrs. Russell,
Mr. Slavin, Mr. McGiffin, Mr. Hogan, and Mr. Salters. Mr. Ruane was absent.
Council staff members present were Police Chief Horvath, Mrs. Townshend, Fire Chief Bashista,
Mr. Koenig, City Solicitor Rodriguez, and Mrs. McDowell. Mayor Speed was absent.
OPEN FORUM
The Open Forum was held at 7:15 p.m., prior to commencement of the Official Council Meeting.
Council President Williams declared the Open Forum in session and reminded those present that
Council is not in official session and cannot take formal action.
There was no one present wishing to speak during the Open Forum.
The invocation was given by Chaplain Dixon, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Carey moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Salters and unanimously
carried.
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Carey and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
ADOPTION OF MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 28, 2006
The Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of August 28, 2006 were unanimously approved
by motion of Mr. Salters, seconded by Mr. Carey (Mr. Ruane absent) and bore the written
approval of Mayor Speed.
PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO ROBBINS HOSE COMPANY
Mr. Ron Smith, on behalf of Rodney and Teresa Mitchell, presented Fire Chief Bashista with a
$25,000 donation to the Robbins Hose Company. Mr. Smith advised members that Mr. Mitchell has
been very successful in the development business and he wanted to share some of his good fortune
with the community.
VIOLATION OF DANGEROUS BUILDING ORDINANCE - 212 GREENBLADE DRIVE
(ANN BROBECK)
In accordance with Article XI - Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-388 - Emergency cases, of the Dover
Code, in cases where it reasonably appears that there is an immediate danger to the life or safety of
any person, unless a dangerous building is immediately repaired, vacated and closed, or demolished,
the building inspector shall report such facts to the council, which may cause the immediate repair,
vacation, or demolition of such dangerous building.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Inspections, provided a chronological history
and presentation (as on file in the Office of the City Clerk) of the conditions of the house located at
212 Greenblade Drive. She noted that on August 28, 2006, the City Police discovered a human
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corpse, a partially decomposed dog, and a live dog in the house, at which time City inspectors
condemned the house due to the unsanitary conditions in the residence. Mrs. Townshend advised
members that the interior of the house was contaminated with dog urine and fecal matter. City staff
and the City’s environmental consultant, Compliance Environmental, Inc. have determined that the
property is unhealthy and unsanitary.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the house continues to be under a condemnation order and
cannot be safely occupied. Because of the unhealthy and unsanitary nature of the conditions in the
house (particularly the presence of fecal matter), and its location as part of a neighborhood, it is
imperative that the City have the ability to clean, sanitize, and remove materials as necessary from
the premises in a timely manner.
Mrs. Townshend stated that Tech Clean has estimated the cost of cleanup to be approximately
$49,000. With the environmental oversight and disposal costs, the total would be approximately
$70,000 to $75,000 and demolition expenses for other properties currently exceed the authorized
FY 2007 operating budget of $25,750. Mr. Scott Koenig, Public Services Director, stated that, in
order to begin repair, the Public Services Department would either move funds from other line items
or forego or rearrange projects until the costs were recovered.
Staff recommended that City Council: 1) declare the property dangerous; 2) order the cleaning,
sanitizing and removal of all materials necessary to comply with the City of Dover’s building
regulations; and 3) order the City Manager, with the assistance of the City Solicitor, to cause the cost
to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a municipal lien or cause such cost to
be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or to be levied as a special tax against the land upon
which the building stands or to be recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
Mr. Gerald Street, representing Mr. Wayne Brobeck, Mrs. Brobeck’s brother and executor of her
estate, requested an additional limited period of time to explore the costs to repair or demolish the
property and determine whether the costs would exceed the value of the property.
Mr. Hogan moved to declare the property located at 212 Greenblade Drive a dangerous
building, delaying action for one week in order to give the executor of the estate time to
determine his course of action, and to authorize the Planning staff to clean, sanitize and
remove all materials necessary to comply with the City of Dover’s building regulations, and
that the City Solicitor be authorized to place a lien on the property. The Finance Director,
with the assistance of the City Manager and the Public Service Manager, was directed to
determine an appropriate means of funding the repair. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY
LOCATED ON WEST DENNEYS ROAD, OWNED BY DENNEYS ROAD, LLC.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of a portion of
property located on West Denneys Road, owned by Denneys Road, LLC. The property is currently
zoned R-15 (One-Family Residence) and C-1A (Limited Commercial) and the proposed zoning is
RM-1 (Medium Density Residential). During their Regular Meeting of May 22, 2006, members of
Council granted the applicant’s request to indefinitely postpone their application.
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Planner's Review
Mrs. Townshend reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and
recommendations of the Planning Commission (Exhibit #1).
Staff recommended denial of the request for RM-1 (Medium Density Residence Zone) because it is
inconsistent with the zoning classifications identified for the Low Density Residential area in the
Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Townshend advised members that the Planning Commission
recommended denial of the rezoning request. Responding to Mr. Carey, Mrs. Townshend stated that
staff had not met with the applicant to discuss other zoning options.
Public Hearing
Council President Williams declared the hearing open.
Mr. Tony Ashburn, 10 Medina Court, stated that he was the current property owner. He noted that
he would like to build twin homes, similar to the Overlook on Silver Lake, and has proposed to
eliminate the commercial zone, which would generate more traffic. Mr. Ashburn stated that he was
not aware that he would have to wait one (1) year to apply for rezoning if his present request were
denied.
Mr. George Gaudioso, 167 Maple Glen Drive, expressed concern with the development of the land,
noting that the proposed construction does not conform with the neighboring houses and a medium
density zone would create more traffic. He reminded members that staff and the Planning
Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone.
Council President Williams declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Carey moved to table the request to allow the applicant time to meet with the Planning
staff to determine a suitable zone. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGlumphy and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
KINGS HIGHWAY WEST OF ROUTE 13, CONSISTING OF 5.7861 +/- ACRES, OWNED
BY PLAYTEX MANUFACTURING, INC. (REQUEST TO TABLE UNTIL
SEPTEMBER 25, 2006)
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property located
at Kings Highway west of Route 13, consisting of 5.7861 +/- acres, owned by Playtex Manufacturing,
Inc. The property is currently zoned IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) and the proposed zoning
is C-4 (Highway Commercial).
Mrs. Townshend advised members that, since the requested zone is inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, staff recommended that final action be tabled until September 25, 2006 in
order to present an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Townshend noted that the First
Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting. She advised members
that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezoning request.
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Public Hearing
Council President Williams declared the hearing open.
Mr. Mark Dunkle, Esq. of Parkowski, Guerke, and Swayze, 116 W. Water Street, representing
Playtex, stated that the current IPM zone is the heaviest industrial zoning classification. The owners
are marketing their surplus property for commercial development, such as restaurants and hotels.
Mr. Dunkle noted that the Comprehensive Plan defines Route 13 as the commercial corridor and
suggests that it should be maintained as a regional commercial center. It also encourages the
renovation and re-adaptive use of older properties in this corridor and an enhanced image for the
highway in this area. Mr. Dunkle noted that staff recommended the C-4 rezoning and that, although
the Planning Commission recommended denial of the zone, it was not aware that the proposed uses
for the property are permitted in the current IPM zone.
Mr. James McGinnis stated that he is a local realtor hired by Playtex in October 2005 to market the
property for sale. He advised members that additional frontage on Route 13 was obtained in order
to provide an entrance and exit on the highway to alleviate traffic on Kings Highway. Mr. McGinnis
stated that the property owner was agreeable to a split zone of I/O (Institutional and Office) and C-4
(Highway Commercial) in order to address the traffic concerns of the residents on Kings Highway.
He provided a letter from Mr. Jim Burcham (Exhibit #2), which indicated the residents were also
agreeable to the split zone.
Mr. Jim Burcham, 298 Kings Highway, stated that he had signed letters from five (5) residents who
would also support the split zoning since it would protect the character of their neighborhood and
allow Playtex to develop their property. He advised members that only one resident received
notification of the meeting. Mrs. Townshend stated that the applicant sent notification to the
neighboring property owners; however, there were six (6) letters that the post office stamped and
scanned but did not deliver. Mr. Burcham requested members to support the split zoning.
Council President Williams declared the hearing closed.
Responding to Mr. Hogan, Mrs. Townshend stated that it would be necessary for staff to meet with
the applicant to determine how they would split the zone. She noted that a minor subdivision would
also be required. Mr. Rodriguez, City Solicitor, stated that another public hearing would not be
necessary to consider the split zone.
Mr. McGiffin stated that he had many conversations with Mr. Burcham, Mr. McGinnis, and Playtex
and it seemed prudent to table the matter to allow continued dialogue between the interested parties.
Mr. McGiffin moved to table the rezoning request until September 25, 2006, as recommended
by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Ruane absent).
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PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT OLD
LEIPSIC ROAD AND PLAZA DRIVE, CONSISTING OF 23 PARCELS TOTALING
22.0713 +/- ACRES, OWNED BY DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property located
at Old Leipsic Road and Plaza Drive, consisting of 23 parcels totaling 22.0713 +/- acres, owned by
Dover International Speedway. The property is currently zoned R-10 and R-20 (One-Family
Residence) and the proposed zoning is R-C (Recreational & Commercial).
Mrs. Townshend advised members that, since the requested zone is inconsistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, staff recommended that final action be tabled until September 25, 2006 in
order to present an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. Mrs. Townshend noted that the First
Reading of the ordinance will take place during the latter part of the meeting.
Public Hearing
Council President Williams declared the hearing open.
Mr. Gregory Moore, Becker Morgan Group, stated that the parcels would be incorporated into the
Dover International Speedway properties and would be upgraded and developed.
Council President Williams declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Salters moved to table the rezoning request until September 25, 2006, as recommended
by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hogan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Ruane absent).
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
COMMERCE WAY (ENTERPRISE BUSINESS PARK), CONSISTING OF 22.9676 +/-
ACRES, OWNED BY H & M PROPERTIES, LLC.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property located
at Commerce Way (Enterprise Business Park), consisting of 22.9676 +/- acres, owned by H & M
Properties, LLC. The property is currently zoned IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) and the
proposed zoning is RG-2 (General Residence).
Council President Williams advised members that staff received a request from the property owner
to withdraw the rezoning application (Exhibit #3).
Mr. Carey moved for approval of the request to withdraw the rezoning application for
property located at Commerce Way, owned by H & M Properties, LLC. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Salters and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF WHITE OAK ROAD AND NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF
WHITE OAK ROAD AND HALSEY ROAD, CONSISTING OF 1.1152 +/- ACRES, OWNED
BY LEON AND DOROTHY HANSEN
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property located
on the north side of White Oak Road and northeast of the intersection of White Oak Road and
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Halsey Road, consisting of 1.1152 +/- acres, owned by Leon and Dorothy Hansen. The property is
currently zoned CPO (Commercial/Professional Office) and the proposed zoning is I/O.
Planner's Review
Mrs. Townshend reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and
recommendations of the Planning Commission (Exhibit #4).
Public Hearing
Council President Williams declared the hearing open.
Mr. Ron Lawhon, Pastor of the Potter’s House at 1030 S. DuPont Highway, stated that they were
trying to obtain access to the property from Halsey Road instead of White Oak Road.
Council President Williams declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hogan and by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr.
Ruane absent), Council adopted the following ordinance: (The First Reading of the proposed
ordinance was accomplished during the Council Meeting of July 24, 2006.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF WHITE OAK ROAD AND NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION
OF WHITE OAK ROAD AND HALSEY ROAD
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from CPO (Commercial/Professional Office Development) to I/O
(Institutional and Office).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the
Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been
amended by changing the zoning designation from CPO
(Commercial/Professional Office Development) to I/O (Institutional
and Office) on that property located on the north side of White Oak
Road and northeast of the intersection of White Oak Road and Halsey
Road, consisting of 1.1152 +/- acres, owned by Leon and
Dorothy Hansen.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
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PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1131
NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, CONSISTING OF 6.043 +/- ACRES OF A 69.622 +/- ACRE
PARCEL, OWNED BY DOVER DOWNS, INC.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property located
at 1131 North DuPont Highway, consisting of 6.043 +/- acres of a 69.622 +/- acre parcel, owned by
Dover Downs, Inc. The property is currently zoned RC (Recreational & Commercial),
C-4 (Highway Commercial), and SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) and the proposed zoning
is RC (Recreational & Commercial).
Planner's Review
Mrs. Townshend, City Planner, reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings
and recommendations of the Planning Commission (Exhibit #5).
Public Hearing
Council President Williams declared the hearing open.
Mr. Gregory Moore, Becker Morgan Group, advised members that the proposed rezoning would
consolidate split zones resulting from a parcel consolidation into a single zone.
Council President Williams declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Carey moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Salters and by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Ruane absent), Council adopted the following ordinance: (The First Reading of this ordinance
was accomplished during the Council Meeting of July 24, 2006.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A 6.043 +/- ACRE
PORTION OF A 69.622 +/- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1131 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within the
limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from RC (Recreational and Commercial), C-4 (Highway Commercial), and
SC-1 (Neighborhood Shopping Center) to RC (Recreational and Commercial).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the
Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been
amended by changing the zoning designation from RC (Recreational and
Commercial), C-4 (Highway Commercial), and SC-1 (Neighborhood
Shopping Center) to RC (Recreational and Commercial) on a 6.043 +/-
acre portion of a 69.622 +/- acre parcel, located at 1131 North DuPont
Highway, owned by Dover Downs, Inc.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
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PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1131
NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY, CONSISTING OF 21.473 +/- ACRES OF A 152.491 +/-
ACRE PARCEL, OWNED BY DOVER INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY, INC.
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider rezoning of property located
at 1131 North DuPont Highway, owned by Dover International Speedway. The property is currently
zoned RC (Recreational & Commercial), C-4 (Highway Commercial), A (Agriculture), and R-8
(One-Family Residence) and the proposed zoning is RC (Recreational & Commercial).
Planner's Review
Mrs. Townshend reviewed the petition to amend the zoning district and the findings and
recommendations of the Planning Commission (Exhibit #6).
Public Hearing
Council President Williams declared the hearing open.
Mr. Gregory Moore, Becker Morgan Group, advised members that the proposed rezoning would
consolidate split zones into a single zone.
Council President Williams declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Salters moved for approval of the rezoning request, as recommended by the Planning
Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hogan and by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Ruane absent), Council adopted the following ordinance: (The First Reading of this ordinance
was accomplished during the Council Meeting of July 24, 2006.)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF A 21.473 +/- ACRE
PORTION OF A 152.491 +/- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT 1131 NORTH DUPONT HIGHWAY.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from RC (Recreational and Commercial), C-4 (Highway Commercial),
A (Agriculture), and R-8 (One Family Residence) to RC (Recreation and Commercial) .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the
Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the City of Dover have been
amended by changing the zoning designation from RC (Recreational
and Commercial), C-4 (Highway Commercial), A (Agriculture), and
R-8 (One Family Residence) to RC (Recreation and Commercial) on
a 21.473 +/- acre portion of a 152.491 +/- acre parcel, located at 1131
North DuPont Highway, owned by Dover International Speedway,
Inc.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
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PUBLIC HEARING/FINAL READING - PROPOSED ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT -
APPENDIX B - ZONING, ARTICLE 3 - DISTRICT REGULATIONS, SECTION 2 -
GENERAL RESIDENCE ZONES (RG-1 AND RG-2), SUBSECTION 2.4 (C) MULTIPLE
DWELLINGS
A public hearing was duly advertised for this time and place to consider approval of a proposed
zoning text amendment to Article Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2
- General Residence Zones (RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 (c) Multiple Dwellings, that proposes
to prohibit outdoor storage of furniture and appliances not intended for outdoor use.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
proposed amendment.
The proposed ordinance was reviewed by the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement
Committee during their Regular meeting of July 11, 2006, and approved by City Council during their
Regular meeting of July 24, 2006, at which time the First Reading of the proposed amendment was
accomplished.
Mr. Hogan moved that the final reading of the proposed zoning text amendment be
acknowledged by title only, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Council President Williams declared the hearing open and, with no one present wishing to speak,
Council President Williams declared the hearing closed.
Mr. Hogan moved for adoption of the following ordinance, seconded by Mr. Carey and carried
by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane Absent). (The First Reading of this ordinance was
accomplished during the Council Meeting of July 24, 2006):
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN COUNCIL
MET:
That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 2 - General residence zones
(RG-1 and RG-2), Subsection 2.4 (c) be amended by deleting it in its entirety and inserting in lieu
thereof the following:
(c) Multiple dwellings subject to the following restrictions:
i. Conversions of single-family dwellings to multi-family residential
dwellings shall be limited to the RG-2 district.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
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UTILITY COMMITTEE REPORT - AUGUST 28, 2006
The Utility Committee met on August 28, 2006, with Chairman Carey presiding.
Annexation Requests - 349 Acorn Lane, owned by Luis A. Liranzo and Virginia Rodriguez,
and 446 Acorn Lane, owned by Thomas M. Romanowski
Members were provided the Petition to Annex and Zone Property and a Cost/Revenue Analysis
Summary for properties located at 349 Acorn Lane, owned by Luis A. Liranzo and
Virginia Rodriguez, and 446 Acorn Lane, owned by Thomas M. Romanowski.
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Inspections, advised members that the
annexation was initiated by Mr. Liranzo due to a failing septic system. She noted that staff contacted
all of the enclave property owners on Acorn Lane, as well as Nixon Lane, and only Mr. Romanowski
expressed interest in annexation. Mrs. Townshend stated that both properties are currently receiving
City of Dover electricity and trash removal. The residence at 349 Acorn Lane is currently receiving
both sewer and water service. The residence at 446 Acorn Lane does not currently have City water
or sewer service; however, the landowner has been informed of the connection charges.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that the Cost-Revenue analysis showed a negative cash flow to
the City of approximately $922 over ten years; however, this figure is likely misleading because
these properties are developed residential properties that are enclaves of the City.
Responding to Mr. Ruane, Mrs. Townshend advised members that the proposed City zoning
classification of R-10 (One Family Residence) is comparable to the County zoning classification of
RS-1 (Single Family Residential). She noted that both lots exceed the minimum lot size for the
proposed R-10 zone.
The committee recommended adoption of a resolution setting the annexation referendum for
properties located at 349 Acorn Lane, owned by Luis A. Liranzo and Virginia Rodriguez, and
446 Acorn Lane, owned by Thomas M. Romanowski.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Carey and, by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent),
Council adopted the following Resolution:
A RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE INCLUSION OF AN AREA WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF DOVER AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE SAID
AREA.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dover authorizes Council to extend the boundaries of the said
City after a special election of the qualified voters and real estate owners of the territory proposed
to be annexed, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Dover deem it in the best interest of the City of
Dover to include properties located at 349 and 446 Acorn Lane, which is contiguous to the present
City limits, into the limits of the City of Dover and within a zoning classification as recommended
by the City of Dover Planning Commission.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That a special election be held for properties located at 349 and 446 Acorn Lane situated in West
Dover Hundred, Kent County, State of Delaware.
2. That the election be held on the 12th day of October, 2006 commencing at the hours of 11:00
a.m. in the City Hall Annex, 15 E. Loockerman Street, Dover, Delaware, for the purpose of
submitting the question of annexation of the above area to those persons entitled to vote thereon.
3. That the election be held and conducted pursuant to the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Dover as amended.
4. That this resolution be published in accordance with the City of Dover Charter.
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Virchow Krause - Franchise Fee Review
Mrs. Donna Mitchell, Finance Director/Treasurer, advised members that the City’s contract with
Virchow Krause & Company includes a review of the franchise fees received from Comcast for their
use of the City’s right-of-ways. Virchow Krause analyzed Comcast’s 2004 (the “test year”) franchise
fee remittances to the City of Dover for the purpose of determining whether Comcast has complied
with the franchise fee provisions of the agreement between the City of Dover and Comcast. The
analysis of the test year data was made solely to assist in evaluating whether Comcast has complied
with the franchise fee requirements under the agreement.
Mrs. Mitchell reviewed the Report on Cable Television Franchise Fee Review. She noted that
Virchow Krause found that revenues from late fees and trip charges have been excluded from the
gross revenues computation. These items are not specifically excluded from the definition of gross
revenues in the franchise agreement and should be included. The exclusion amounts to
approximately $3,300 in revenue to the City for fiscal year 2004. Virchow Krause recommended
that the City determine if retroactive payment of this amount for 2004 is desired. They also
suggested that Comcast include these amounts in future payments.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that Virchow Krause also found that launch fees (payments received
or reduced programming fees in return for costs incurred to increase the subscriber count) are being
excluded from gross revenues. The franchise agreement specifically addresses the issue of non-
monetary revenues for advertising services and requires that the fair value of the services be
considered. Virchow Krause recommended that the City request Comcast to provide a mechanism
to ensure that future advertising services in exchange for launch fee agreements are tracked and
valued as aired and that it be included in the gross revenues basis for the franchise fee calculation.
Comcast does not believe these transactions are barter transactions, in which case the City may wish
to request documentation to support this treatment.
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Mrs. Mitchell, stated that the Public Service Commission (PSC) performs a similar analysis and she
has requested additional information from them regarding these findings and the feasibility of
collecting the revenue. She advised members that she would report back to the committee once the
PSC has responded to the request. Staff recommended acceptance of the Virchow Krause &
Company Franchise Fee Review.
Mr. Cregar asked if the fees were retroactive and, if so, how many years of missed revenue could be
recovered by the City. Mrs. Mitchell responded that the fees in question are subject to retroactivity
and she would consult with the City Solicitor to research any statutes that may exist.
The committee recommended that the Finance Director be authorized to proceed with the
recommendations of Virchow Krause, with the understanding that the degree of retroactive payments
be based on the results of the consultation with the City Solicitor. The Finance Director will also
continue to communicate with the PSC regarding their findings.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
Comcast FCC Filing Forms 1240 and 1205
On August 1, 2006, Comcast filed FCC Form 1240 related to the cost of service for basic cable
service and Form 1205 related to cost of equipment installation and service charges. As per the
City’s Franchise Agreement, these forms were filed with the City on August 1, 2006, and the City
has ninety (90) days to act on these forms.
Mrs. Mitchell advised members that the basic service maximum permitted rate allowed by the
calculations on the form is $19.14. This is an increase from the $18.92 rate in last year’s filing. The
current rate is $18.75, which is expected to be raised to $18.95. The maximum permitted rate for
equipment and installation has also changed. If Comcast is under the maximum permitted rate and
they wish to increase rates, they usually notify the City sixty (60) days in advance of the increase.
Comcast also advertises a Public Notice of rate changes in the Delaware State News. Mrs. Mitchell
advised members that the maximum permitted rates will go into effect November 1, 2006. The
Operator Selected Rates are planned to be implemented on June 1, 2007 and are now being
submitted along with other rate information.
The committee recommended acceptance of the Comcast FCC Filing Forms 1240 and 1205.
Mr. Ruane requested staff to provide an update on any local competition and the extent of services
now being offered by Comcast to ensure the City is receiving the appropriate franchise fees.
Mrs. Mitchell noted that the total number of Comcast subscribers has declined due to satellite dish
companies now offering service in the area.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for acceptance of the Utility Committee Report,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
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LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
AUGUST 28, 2006
The Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee met on August 28, 2006, with Chairman
Salters presiding.
Proposed Ordinance - Disruption of Funeral, Memorial Service, or Funeral Procession
During their Regular Meeting of August 14, 2006, members reviewed a draft ordinance which would
prohibit disorderly conduct near a funeral, memorial service, funeral procession, or burial and
establishes penalties for such actions. The committee tabled action pending a formal review by the
City Solicitor.
Mr. Carey stated that he would like to amend Sec. 70-7 (b) by increasing “one (1) hour preceding”
to “two (2) hours preceding”.
It was the opinion of the Deputy City Solicitor, Mr. William Pepper, that the courts are unlikely to
uphold the proposed ordinance and, due to the language being overbroad and vague, the potential
exists for legal action to be brought against the City based on civil rights violations. Mr. Pepper
questioned the need for the ordinance if a similar, more detailed, ordinance exists at the State level.
He also noted that the City would be liable for enforcing the State law and; therefore, subject to
defense by the Attorney General if a lawsuit were filed.
Responding to Mayor Speed, Mr. Pepper advised members that the 1,000 feet would be viewed as
linear and moving, depending on the length and width of the funeral procession.
Mr. Pepper advised against adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Mr. Hogan stated that, since the proposed ordinance does not specifically prohibit picketing and it
would be very difficult to enforce without inviting a lawsuit, he was withdrawing his support for the
proposed ordinance. Mr. Slavin also expressed concerns regarding the vague language contained
in the proposed ordinance and questioned the intent of the ordinance if one is already in place at the
State level. Mr. Slavin also withdrew his support for the proposed ordinance.
Captain Raymond Taraila, Deputy Police Chief, advised members that staff has conducted research
on how best to handle the type of protestors the proposed ordinance addresses. He noted that the
City Solicitor, Mr. Nicholas Rodriguez, was consulted on formulating a plan of action. Captain
Taraila questioned their ability to enforce the proposed ordinance, since much of the language is
subject to interpretation.
The committee recommended withdrawal of the proposed ordinance.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
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Proposed Amendments to the City of Dover Electric Service Handbook, Section 3-36 -
Proposed Increase for Residential Underground Extension Fee
Presently, the City of Dover requires a $250 residential underground extension fee (per lot) for new
developments and/or extension requests. The $250 fee was intended to cover engineering costs,
material costs, cable pulling, terminations, transformer installation, and the energizing of the new
distribution extension. Due to the rising cost of material and labor rates, it is necessary for the City
to re-evaluate the fees associated with providing the infrastructure for electric service to new
developments. The average cost for providing electric service is approximately $850 per lot.
Additionally, extensions made for individual customers will be increased from 50% cost to 100%
cost. These changes are consistent with surrounding utilities and municipalities in the area.
Members reviewed the proposed amendments to the City of Dover Electric Service Handbook,
Section 3-36 - Proposed Increase for Residential Underground Extension Fee. Mr. DePrima, City
Manager, noted that the last increase and amendment to the Electric Service Handbook was
completed in 1999.
Staff recommended approval of increasing the Residential Underground Extension Fee from $250
per lot to $850 per lot and approval of the proposed amendments to the City of Dover Electric
Service Handbook.
The committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of increasing the Residential Underground
Extension Fee from $250 per lot to $850 per lot and approval of the proposed amendments to
the City of Dover Electric Service Handbook (Exhibit #7). The motion was seconded by
Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
Evaluation of Bids - Electric Engineering Services Contract
The City of Dover is consistently working on future capacity and future growth projects. These
projects take numerous hours of engineering and estimating. Over the past eleven (11) years, Duke
Power assisted the City with engineering services through its contract. The termination of the Duke
contract now requires an engineering services contract to be established for general electrical
engineering and estimating services. In an effort to maintain the electrical system and future growth
of our system, an RFQ for engineering services was done. Mr. Steve Enss, Public Utilities Field
Engineer, reviewed the five (5) proposals received for engineering services based on qualifications,
experience, and cost. There were five (5) major questions presented in each review and additional
notes made for services provided outside the requirements of this request.
Due to Shaw’s knowledge of the overall plan for future growth and capacity needs of the City of
Dover, staff felt the engineering time and cost of any of the other three proposals meeting the
requirements would exceed the differences in labor rates and would not be economical for the City.
Staff recommended awarding a three (3) year contract to Shaw EDS for engineering such projects
as Feeder’s 3 & 4, Frazier Substation, flow studies, St. Jones switch yard, and any other major
engineering projects. Costs will exceed the $25,000 originally budgeted and related services will
be charged to the appropriate projects.
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The committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation to award the three (3) year electric
engineering services contract to Shaw EDS.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
Review of Recommendations - Active Duty Military: Extended Services provided by the City
During their Regular Meeting of June 26, 2006, members requested the City Manager to review all
services or areas of enforcement that may effect active duty military members who may have been
deployed with very short notice. The Committee requested that the City Manager report back within
60 days.
Mr. DePrima advised members that he consulted with all City Department Heads on their
interactions with deployed military residents and found that there are three instances where a formal
code or policy recognizes active military residents, as follows:
• Section 106-130(b) of the City Code regulates unregistered vehicles parked
on private property. Under this section, being "out of state for military
duty" is a recognized reason for having inspections waive the 90 day
parking restriction.
• The utility deposit requirement for military personnel is only 50% of what
is normally required, as long as they do not get behind with payments. This
policy was instituted several years ago by the City Manager after being
contacted by the Wing Commander who was concerned that the City’s
deposit requirements were difficult to meet for lower ranked airmen. In
exchange for this agreement, the Commander agreed that his staff would
intervene when there are cases of non-payment by military personnel.
• The Customer Services Department receives deployment notices. Accounts
of military personnel who provide deployment notices are flagged so
utilities are not disconnected for non-payment during the deployment
period.
Mr. DePrima advised members that staff in all departments indicated that, when they are made aware
of a person's military deployment, they are very flexible and usually dismiss any fines or charges
levied, depending on the circumstances. Examples given were: library fines waived, parking and
code enforcement summonses dismissed, and recreation deposits refunded.
It was the general consensus that the City provides good service to military personnel and that, in
general, very few complaints are received. The only area recommended for improvement was
communications. Certain departments, such as Police and Inspections, are not made aware of a
person being deployed and, in turn, active military residents are not aware of the City codes.
Mr. DePrima advised members that, prior to being deployed, military personnel are given a checklist
itemizing things to be considered before being deployed, i.e., wills, powers of attorney, etc.
TSgt. Shawn Swanson, the Family Readiness NCO at the DAFB Family Readiness Center, believes
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that a checklist of information for City residents preparing to deploy would be helpful. He indicated
that it could be distributed it to all Squadron Family Readiness Managers. Mayor Speed suggested
sending the checklist to the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve organization (ESGR), as
well. Mr. DePrima advised members that, once the checklist has been completed, it will be shared
with all active National Guard and Reserve units in Delaware. The checklist will also be posted on
the City’s Website.
The committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendations for extended services provided
by the City to active duty military.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for acceptance of the Legislative, Finance, and
Administration Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll
call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT -
AUGUST 29, 2006
The Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee met on August 29, 2006, with Chairman Hogan
presiding.
Briefing on DelDOT Projects
Due to the absence of Mr. Gary Laing, no update was given.
Request for Alley Waiver - Article 5 - Supplementary Regulations, Section 17 - Emergency
Access Requirements - Silver Lake Townhouses
Article 5, Section 17 of the Zoning Ordinance specifies requirements for emergency access. One of
the requirements is that rear alley access be provided for townhouses of three to eight units with no
fire protection. Article 5, Section 17 (2) states, "Should the Planning Commission determine, after
demonstration by an applicant that alternative means of fire protection can be provided which are
equivalent to or greater than the public safety protection provided by this ordinance, then the
Planning Commission may recommend to [the] City Council to waive certain provisions of this
ordinance that are not required under other city or state laws."
Mrs. Ann Marie Townshend, Director of Planning and Inspections, advised members that the
applicant for Silver Lake Townhouses has agreed to install a fire suppression system (sprinkler
system) in each of the townhouse units, which exceeds current code requirements, as an alternative
means of fire protection. Mrs. Townshend also noted that emergency access to the rear of the
townhouses could be provided through the adjacent Dover High School property.
During their Regular Meeting of June 20, 2006, the Planning Commission recommended approval
of the alley waiver in its approval of this townhouse project.
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Mr. Carey asked if the Public Services Department would have any difficulties collecting trash from
the proposed area if the alley requirement were waived. Mr. Scott Koenig, Public Services Manager,
stated that if the front entry garages allow residents to pull their trash container back inside, they
would have no objections.
The committee recommended approval of the request for alley waiver for Silver Lake Townhouses,
as recommended by the Planning Commission.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
Residential Parking Stickers - Bradford Street
In accordance with Chapter 106 - Traffic and Vehicles, Section 106-135 - Residential parking of the
Dover Code, certain areas in the City, upon approval of the City Manager, Chief of Police and
Chairperson of the Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee, will be eligible for residential
parking stickers. Each individual area will be assigned a different color-coded bumper sticker with
the year of expiration. After proper registration, these stickers will allow the vehicle upon which it
is affixed to be exempt from two-hour parking regulations in only the specified area. However, this
sticker is not entitlement to a parking space, nor exemption from any other parking or motor vehicle
regulations established in said area or other areas.
At the request of Police Chief Jeffrey Horvath, members considered designating North Bradford
Street as a residential parking area. Deputy Police Chief Raymond Taraila advised members that,
due to numerous resident parking issues, staff recommended providing residential parking on North
Bradford Street, beginning at Wesley College and continuing north to Governors Avenue. Deputy
Chief Taraila noted that residential parking has been designated on South Bradford Street and the
first block of North Bradford Street.
The committee recommended approval of staff’s recommendation.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
Proposal - Sex Offender Legislation Review Committee
During the Open Forum Segment of the Regular Council Meeting of June 12, 2006, several residents
voiced their concerns regarding the need to establish a Sex Offender Legislation Review Committee,
to be comprised of concerned citizens and members of Council. The initial scope of the committee
would be to research current sex offender laws, current bills under consideration by the State
Legislature that are related to sex offenders, the current enforcement of our sex offender laws, what
other cities and states are doing to protect children from those who commit sexual offenses against
minors, and to consider what measures the City of Dover can adopt to elicit a standard where sexual
offenses will not be tolerated.
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Members reviewed a proposed Resolution establishing a Sex Offender Legislation Review
Committee. Mr. Hogan recommended amending the last section of the proposed resolution to read
as follows:
“Consist of the following members:
Nine (9) members - one selected by each Council Member, with the
Chair being appointed by the Council President”
Mayor Speed informed members that he sent a letter to the State Legislature in support of House Bill
#404 - Additional Penalty for Serious Sex Offenders or Pedophile Offenders (Jessica’s Law). This
Bill mandates the Superior Court to incarcerate a sex offender for not less than 25 years up to life
imprisonment if convicted of a class A or B felony sex offense against a child less than 14 years old
or if the sex offender is convicted of his or her second class A or B felony sex offense. Mayor Speed
noted that the bill was signed into law on July 26, 2006.
The committee recommended adoption of the resolution establishing a Sex Offender Legislation
Review Committee, as amended.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee’s recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Carey and, by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent),
Council adopted the following Resolution:
WHEREAS, in the interest of protecting children of all ages against sexual predators and to inform
and educate concerned residents on the topic of sex offenders, it is the opinion of the Mayor and
Council that research should be conducted on current sex offender laws and bills currently being
considered by the State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, current enforcement of sex offender laws, along with action being taken by other cities
and states to protect children from those who commit sexual offenses against minors, should also
be researched; and
WHEREAS, recognizing that recommendations for effective sex offender legislation must be
objective and thoroughly considered, it is the desire of the Mayor and Council to create a Sex
Offender Legislation Review Committee that will consist of concerned citizens and members of
Council; and
WHEREAS, Council, in an effort to be proactive against sexual abuse crimes, establishes this
committee to help all the citizens of Dover protect children of all ages against sexual predators; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dover will adopt a standard where sexual offenses of any kind will not be
tolerated and fully supports the creation of a committee to research these issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DOVER HEREBY ESTABLISHES A SEX OFFENDER LEGISLATION REVIEW
COMMITTEE. THIS COMMITTEE SHALL:
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Be an ad-hoc committee with the initial scope of:
1. Researching current sex offender laws that have been adopted.
2. Investigating current bills under consideration by the State Legislature that are related
to sex offenders.
3. Looking into the current level of enforcement of the City’s sex offender laws.
4. Exploring what other cities and states are doing to protect children from those who
commit sexual offenses against minors.
5. Considering what measures the City of Dover can adopt to elicit a standard where
sexual offenses will not be tolerated.
Consist of the following members:
• Nine (9) members - one selected by each Council
Member, with the Chair being appointed by the
Council President
ADOPTED: SEPTEMBER 11, 2006
Discussion - Motor Sports Ordinance
NASCAR racing is a large sport that effects Dover twice a year. Over the past five (5) years,
activities surrounding the NASCAR races, such as camping, temporary vending/restaurants, and
ticket scalping have increased. Mr. Dave Truax, Fire Marshal, advised members that several local
businesses, including Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, the North Dover Shopping Center, and the Dover Mall
open their parking lots to recreational vehicles; thereby creating non-traditional camp grounds. He
noted that Delaware State University is also preparing land for RV parking during race-weekends.
Mr. Truax provided members with a visual presentation of the areas in question using the City’s GIS
mapping technology.
In the interest of public safety, staff recommended the development of a “Motor Sports” ordinance
to regulate activities surrounding the NASCAR races and to assist the Police, Fire, and Inspections
Departments in controlling and overseeing those activities.
It was the consensus of members that staff should move forward with the development of a proposed
“Motor Sports” ordinance.
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the committee's recommendation,
seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
By consent agenda, Mr. Salters moved for approval of the Safety Advisory and Transportation
Committee Report, seconded by Mr. Carey and carried by a unanimous roll call vote
(Mr. Ruane absent).
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EVALUATION OF BIDS - PARK AND PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
As part of the City of Dover Parks & Recreation Department’s Capital Investments Plan this year,
the playground equipment in Dover Park is being replaced. This equipment purchase is part of the
Park and Playground Improvement Program that the Department has been implementing. The
equipment being purchased was found by using the new purchasing policy (3.2J), which permits the
Department to use other government contracts to purchase materials. For this project, the
Department is using the US Communities bid information for evaluation of playground equipment.
Mr. Zach Carter, Director of Parks and Recreation, has reviewed the bid information and
recommended awarding the bid to GameTime c/o West Recreation, Inc., Queenstown, MD, for the
purchase and installation of equipment/safety surfacing for Dover Park in the amount of $46,107.
Mr. Hogan moved for approval of staff’s recommendation, seconded by Mr. Salters and
carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
REQUEST TO AMEND DEED RESTRICTION - CAPITOL GREEN HOUSING
CORPORATION (THE INGERMAN GROUP)
The Ingerman Group through its affiliate, Capitol Green Apartments, LLC, is the equitable owner
of the Capitol Green Apartments. In October 1996, the City conveyed tax parcel
ED-05-077.10-02-17.00-000 to Capitol Green Housing Corporation, the existing owner of the
apartments. The deed for such conveyance (Exhibit #8) restricts the use of such parcel to "park and
recreational area only" and requires the City to consent to sale of the parcel.
Mr. David Holden of The Ingerman Group advised members that the proposed substantial renovation
of the apartment complex contemplates that a community building be constructed on the restricted
parcel. The building would include an office, a maintenance shop, space for the Boys and Girls
Club, a laundry facility for the residents, and a community room for programming and activities for
the residents. The density and urban location of the apartment complex does not allow for the
designation of a substitute parcel for park land. Accordingly, he requested that the deed restriction
be amended to state that the property may be "improved with one or more structures to serve the
needs of the residents of the adjacent housing complex" or something substantially similar.
Mr. Holden also requested that restriction requiring consent of the City to the transfer of the parcel
to Capitol Green Apartments, LLC and to future transfers be removed from the deed. He advised
members that, in order to obtain low income housing tax credits, they agreed to maintain the property
as affordable rental housing for 30 years.
Mr. Rodriguez recommended that the restriction be amended to include “The above described
property may be improved with one or more structures to serve the needs of the residents of the
adjacent housing complex for community and recreational purposes". Mr. Rodriguez also
recommended that the restriction requiring consent of the City to transfer the parcel be amended to
read “Consent of the City to the transfer of the parcel to Capitol Green Apartments, LLC and future
transfers is not required for this parcel only.”
Mr. Carey moved for approval of the Request to Amend Deed Restriction - Capitol Green
Housing Corporation (The Ingerman Group), as amended by the City Solicitor. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hogan and carried by a unanimous roll call vote (Mr. Ruane absent).
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FIRST READING - PROPOSED ORDINANCES - LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE 2003, AS AMENDED IN MAY
2005
Council President Williams reminded the public that copies of the proposed ordinances are available
at the entrance of the Council Chambers or can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. Since the
ordinances are Land Development Plan amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Update 2003, as
amended in May 2005, a public hearing is required. Staff recommended that a public hearing take
place during the Council Meeting of September 25, 2006 at 7:30 p.m., at which time the second
reading and final action by Council will take place.
Mr. Slavin moved to set a public hearing before City Council for September 25, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.,
as recommended by staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGlumphy and unanimously carried.
In accordance with Section 1-9 of the Dover Code, Council acknowledged the First Reading of the
Land Development Plan Amendments as read by the City Clerk, by title only, as follows:
• An Ordinance Amending the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan
Update, 2003, as Amended in May 2005, by Amending Land
Development Map 11-1 by Changing the Land Use Type to
Commercial on Property Located at Kings Highway West of Route 13
• An Ordinance Amending the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan
Update, 2003, as Amended in May 2005, by Amending Land
Development Map 11-1 by Changing the Land Use Type to
Commercial on 23 Parcels, Totaling 22.0713 Acres, Located at Old
Leipsic Road and Plaza Drive
• An Ordinance Amending the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan
Update, 2003, as Amended in May 2005, by Inserting
Recommendation 11: Determine the Feasibility of Including an
East/West Route in the Corridor Capacity Preservation Program to
Chapter 8, Page 111
• An Ordinance Amending the City of Dover Comprehensive Plan
Update, 2003, as Amended in May 2005, by Amending the Land
Development Map 11-1 by Changing the Land Use Type to Mixed
Use on Properties Located North of North Street, South of Lincoln
Street, East of Clarence Street, and East of Cherry Street
COUNCIL MEMBERS ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Russell thanked Council President Williams, Councilman Slavin, and Councilman McGiffin
for attending the New Street Back to School event. She noted that their participation meant a great
deal to her as a member of Council.
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Mr. Salters moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Slavin and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:04 P.M.
TRACI A. McDOWELL
CITY CLERK
All orders, ordinances, and resolutions adopted by City Council during their Regular Meeting of
September 11, 2006, are hereby approved.
STEPHEN R. SPEED
MAYOR
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Exhibits Attached to Original Minutes and File Copy
Exhibit #1 - Petition to Amend Zoning District - A Portion of Property Located on W est Denneys Road,
Owned by Denneys Road, LLC
Exhibit #2 - Correspondence - Mr. James Burcham
Exhibit #3 - Request to W ithdraw - H&M Properties
Exhibit #4 - Petition to Amend Zoning District - Property Located on the North Side of W hite Oak Road
and Northeast of the Intersection of W hite Oak Road and Halsey Road, Owned by Leon and
Dorothy Hansen
Exhibit #5 - Petition to Amend Zoning District - Property Located at 1131 North Dupont Highway
+/-
(69.622 Acres), Owned by Dover Downs, Inc.
Exhibit #6 - Petition to Amend Zoning District - Property Located at 1131 North Dupont Highway
(21.473 +/- Acres), Owned by Dover International Speedway, Inc.
Exhibit #7 - Amendment to City of Dover Electric Service Handbook
Exhibit #8 - Deed - Capitol Green Housing Corporation
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Dover is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all
those living in and visiting our city; and
WHEREAS, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has documented through
its research that cooking is the leading cause of home fires; and
WHEREAS, Dover’s first responders are dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home
fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and
WHEREAS, using proper care when cooking will have a positive effect on the home fire
problem; and
WHEREAS, each cooking fire that is prevented in Dover is an opportunity to prevent
painful injury and costly property damage; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch
What You Heat,” effectively serves to remind us all of the simple actions we can take to
stay safe during Fire Prevention Week and year-round.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, STEPHEN R. SPEED, MAYOR, OF THE CITY OF DOVER,
DELAWARE, do hereby proclaim October 8-14, 2006 as
Fire Prevention Week
and urge all citizens to heed the important safety message of Fire Prevention Week 2006,
and to support the efforts of our fire and emergency services.
STEPHEN R. SPEED
Mayor
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Hearing AGENDA ITEM NO.:
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Planning & Inspections DATE SUBMITTED: September 8, 2006
PREPARED BY: Tim Taraila
SUBJECT: Declaration of a structure dangerous, cause the repair or demolish the pool located in the rear yard
at 123 Blue Beach Drive.
REFERENCE: Article XI – Dangerous Buildings, Sec. 22-385
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: Photographs of the property will be presented at the Council meeting.
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: Preliminary estimates of $ 15,000 to 25,000
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $25,750 in proposed budget for demolitions for FY 2007
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 110-1600-534-30-33
TIMETABLE: ASAP
RECOMMENDED ACTION: The City Council shall determine whether or not to declare the subject
building a dangerous structure and order its repair or demolition in accordance with City of Dover Building
Regulations and also direct the City Solicitor to place a lien against the property to recover the city’s cost.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The property is owned by Deborah D. Statler. The pool is located at 123 Blue Beach Drive and was condemned
by the City Inspectors on July 21, 2006 due to the unsanitary conditions and lack of maintenance to the pool.
The owner has received numerous violations dating back to August 15, 2001 in regard to the maintenance and
upkeep of the pool. The pool has been the source of many complaints from the residents in the neighborhood.
The owner has failed to comply with the latest Department violation letter. Notice was sent to the owner on July
21, 2006 stating that the pool has been declared dangerous and if the pool was not properly covered, cleaned
and maintained within 30 days, the pool would be scheduled for public hearing before council.
As of this date, the pool continues to be under a condemnation order. Because of the unsanitary conditions of
the pool, the lack of maintenance and its location as part of a neighborhood, the pool should be repaired or
demolished.
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PETITION TO DECLARE A STRUCTURE DANGEROUS AND ORDER
ITS REPAIR, VACATION, CLOSURE OR DEMOLITION IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY OF DOVER BUILDING
REGULATIONS
Hearing Before Dover City Council
Owner: Statler, Deborah D.
Property Location: 123 Blue Beach Drive
Property Description: In Ground Concrete Swimming Pool with Pump House
Declared Dangerous: July 21, 2006
Dangerous Condition: The pool has been a public nuisance for more than five years.
Weather and lack of maintenance have deteriorated the pool.
The pump and filter do not operate along with a constant
collection of stagnant water.
Present Zone: R-10
Est. Demolition Cost: $15,000 - $25,000
Staff Recommendations:
In accordance with the Dangerous Building Ordinance I recommend that the City Council
1) Declare this property Dangerous.
2) Order the property repaired or demolished by October 5, 2006, by the owner or equity
owner at their own risk.
3) Order the Building Inspector to cause the repair or demolition of the structure if not
completed by the owner or equity owner within the (10) days of the date set by
Council.
4) Order the City Manager with the assistance of the City Solicitor to cause the cost of
repairs or demolition to be charged against the land on which the building exists as a
municipal lien or cause such cost to be added to the tax duplicate as an assessment, or
to be levied as a special tax against the land upon which the building stands or to be
recovered in a suit at law against the owner.
Photos of the Property In Question Will Be Shown At the Hearing
Cc: Nick Rodriguez – Legal Review
Traci McDowell-City Clerk
Demolition File
Building File
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September 15, 2006
Deborah D. Statler
123 Blue Beach Dr
Dover, DE 19904
Lien Holders:
Washington Mutual Home Loans, Inc. United States of America
c/o Thomas D.H. Barnett, Esquire c/o Colm F. Connolly, Esquire
Neil F. Dignon, Esquire United States Attorney for Delaware
512 East Market Street P.O. Box 2046
Georgetown, DE 19947 Wilmington, DE 19899
Delaware Division of Revenue William W. Pepper Sr.
820 North French Street Schmittinger and Rodriguez. P.A.
Wilmington, DE 19801 414 South State Street
P.O. Box 497
Dover, De 19903
RE: 123 Blue Beach Drive
Case #05-1106
Dear Ms. Statler:
This letter is to inform you that a public hearing is scheduled by City Council on September 25,
2006 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. This hearing will afford you the
opportunity to show cause as to why the pool at 123 Blue Beach Drive should not be demolished
in accordance with the notice sent July 21, 2006 and August 21, 2006.
This property has been duly posted as legally prescribed by the ordinance and all other interested
parties will be notified as required.
If you have any questions, please contact this office at (302) 736-7011.
Sincerely,
Ann Marie Townshend, AICP
Director of Planning and Inspections
cc: Scott Koenig, Public Services Manager
Traci McDowell – City Clerk
City Solicitor
File
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City of Dover
Department of Planning & Inspections
Commercial
Institutional
Lands of Playtex Manufacturing Inc. Legend
Tax Parcels: ED-05-068.18-01-24.00-000
Site Area: 5.7861 Ac Dover Parcels
Owner: Playtex Manufacturing Inc.
Proposed Zoning: C-4 and IO Land Use Designation
Date: 9-22-06 Commercial
Institutional
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FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DOVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE, 2003, AS AMENDED IN MAY 2005, BY AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT
MAP 11-1 BY CHANGING THE LAND USE TYPE TO COMMERCIAL ON A 3.9243 +/- ACRE
PORTION OF A 5.7861 +/- ACRE PARCEL LOCATED AT KINGS HIGHWAY WEST OF
ROUTE 13.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has adopted a Comprehensive Plan laying out land use policies within
the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from Institutional to Commercial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Land Development Plan
Map of the City of Dover has been amended by changing the land development plan
designation from Institutional to Commercial on a 3.9243 +/- acre portion of 5.7861 +/- acre
parcel located at Kings Highway west of Route 13, owned by Playtex Manufacturing, Inc.
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PETITION TO AMEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND ZONING DISTRICT
Before the Dover City Council
September 25, 2006
Applicants/Owners: Dover International Speedway, Inc.
PO Box 843
Dover, DE 19903
Location: East of U.S. Route 13, west of Delaware Route 1, adjacent to
Dover International Speedway
Property Addresses: Old Leipsic Road and Plaza Drive
Dover, DE 19901
Tax Parcel ID #: ED-05-058.17-01-01.01.000, ED-05-058.17-01-04.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-01.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-07.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-08.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-09.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-10.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-11.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-11.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-13.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-14.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-15.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-16.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-17.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-17.01-000, ED-05-058.17-01-18.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-19.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-19.01-000,
ED-05-068.05-01-02.00-000, LC-05-058.17-01-06.00-000,
ED-05-058.17-01-05.00-000, ED-05-058.17-01-11.00-000, and
LC-05-058.17-01-07.00-000
Size: 22.0713 ± acres
Present Use: Vacant (scattered, unoccupied structures on portions of property)
Proposed Use: Race Day Improvements
Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Low Density Residential
Proposed Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Commercial
Present Zoning: R-10 and R-20 (One-Family Residence Zones)
Proposed Zoning: RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone)
File Number: Z-06-07
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During its August 21, 2006 meeting, the City of Dover Planning Commission recommended
for approval the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning application of Dover
International Speedway Inc., File Z-06-07.
This is an application to amend the Land Development Plan map of the Comprehensive Plan and
the zoning of the subject parcels. The amendment is being requested by Dover International
Speedway, Inc. The subject parcels are currently zoned R-10 and R-20 (One-Family Residence
Zone). The subject parcels are depicted on the Land Development Plan map as Low Density
Residential. The applicant is requesting RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone) zoning, with
the intent to incorporate the parcels into the Race Day operations.
The requested plan amendment would change the land use category from Low Density
Residential to Commercial.
Existing Property
The subject parcels are currently vacant. Some of the parcels have unoccupied structures on
them.
Surrounding Land Uses:
The subject parcels are bounded Delaware Route 1, Leipsic Road and Dover International
Speedway, Inc. The adjacent property owned by Dover International Speedway, Inc. is zoned
RC (Recreational and Commercial). Across Leipsic Road are additional parcels owned by Dover
International Speedway, Inc., that are zoned C-PO (Commercial/Professional Office Zone).
Comprehensive Plan:
In the 2003 Comprehensive Plan Update, the Land Development Plan recommends that this
property be used for Low Density Residential uses. The applicant is requesting a change in the
Comprehensive Plan to allow for Commercial uses.
Request for RC (Recreational and Commercial Zoning)
The types of permitted uses in the RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone) are outlined in
Article 3 §18.
Section 18. Recreational and commercial zone (RC).
18.1 Uses permitted. No building or premises shall be used and no building shall be
erected which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in part, for any
purpose except the following:
18.11 Public and private parks and playgrounds.
18.12 Athletic fields.
18.13 Baseball, football or boxing stadiums and arenas.
18.14 Public and private swimming pools and clubs.
18.15 Miniature golf courses and pitch and putt golf courses.
18.16 Golf or baseball driving ranges.
18.17 Golf courses and country clubs.
18.18 Commercial and recreational establishments, including dancehalls, skating
rinks, bowling alleys and other similar indoor recreational uses, but excluding
penny arcades and shooting galleries.
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Z-06-07 Lands of Dover International Speedway Inc.
Report for City Council, August 21, 2006
Page 3
18.19 Circuses, carnivals and fairs, provided that no part of the activity area of
such use shall be within 500 feet of a residential zone.
18.110 [18.20] Hotels, motels and restaurants.
18.111 [18.21] In addition, the following may be permitted as conditional uses
under article 10, section 1 of this ordinance:
(a) Outdoor and drive-in theaters, provided that adequate screening is
installed to shield all adjacent properties and public streets and alleys
from the glare of lights from the parking areas.
(b) Auto, horse and motorcycle racetracks.
(c) Airports and facilities incident to aviation.
(d) Livery stables and riding academies, provided that the corrals shall
be at least 200 feet from any dwelling, school, church, eating place and
intermittent or running, natural or artificial watercourses.
Recommendation of the Planning Staff:
The rezoning requested requires a change in the Land Development Plan map of the 2003
Comprehensive Plan Update. This entails changing the land use category classification from
Low Density Residential to Commercial.
The subject parcels are largely surrounded by commercial uses, and more specifically, by Dover
International Speedway, Inc. operations. From a long-term planning perspective, it makes sense
to clean up the zoning in this area and bring it in line with the balance of the Dover International
Speedway, Inc. land in this area. Making the proposed change would allow for Dover
International Speedway, Inc. to plan for the long-term and integrate these parcels into its Race
Day operations.
Staff supports the request for a Comprehensive Plan amendment (from Low Density Residential
to Commercial). Additionally, staff supports the request for RC (Recreational and Commercial
Zone) zoning in this location. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission forward a
recommendation to City Council to approve the request for the Comprehensive Plan amendment
and to approve the rezoning of the property to RC (Recreational and Commercial Zone).
The staff recommendation was made prior to hearing the comments of surrounding landowners
and residents. A public hearing was held on August 21, 2006, and the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment and rezoning.
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City of Dover Application No.: Z-06-07
Department of Planning & Inspections
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Plan Title: Lands of Dover International Speedway Inc.
Plan Type: Comprehensive Plan Amendment and Rezoning
Site Area: 22.0713 AC Legend
Owner: Dover International Speedway Inc. Dover Parcels
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Low Density Residential
Zoning
Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial
Current Zoning: R-10, R-8 and R-20 Dover Boundary
Proposed Zoning: RC County Parcels
Date: 8-7-06
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FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DOVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE,
2003, AS AMENDED IN MAY 2005, BY AMENDING LAND DEVELOPMENT MAP 11-1 BY
CHANGING THE LAND USE TYPE TO COMMERCIAL ON 23 PARCELS, TOTALING 22.0713
ACRES, LOCATED AT OLD LEIPSIC ROAD AND PLAZA DRIVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has adopted a Comprehensive Plan laying out land use policies within
the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from Residential Low Density to Commercial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Land Development Plan
Map of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the land development plan
designation from Residential Low Density to Commercial on 23 parcels, totaling 22.0713
acres, located at Old Leipsic Road and Plaza Drive, owned by Dover International Speedway,
Inc.
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PETITION TO AMEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Before the Dover City Council
September 25, 2006
Type: Text Amendment to Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 8
Transportation
Subject: Corridor Capacity Preservation
Applicants/Owners: Amendment initiated by Planning Staff
File Number: MI-06-12
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During its August 21, 2006 meeting, the City of Dover Planning Commission recommended
for approval the Comprehensive Plan amendment proposed by the City of Dover Planning
Staff, File MI-06-12.
Currently, there are no east/west roads in Kent County that are subject to the Corridor Capacity
Preservation Program. With the pace of development, it is important to plan ahead to protect the
capacity of the highway system. On September 29, 2005, the City of Dover’s Mayor Stephen R.
Speed sent a letter to Ralph Reeb of Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT)
requesting that several east/west roads be studied for inclusion in the Corridor Capacity
Preservation Program.
It is important for the current and future residents of Dover, that an east/west road be identified
and included in the Corridor Capacity Preservation Program. Within the City of Dover, and
extending into Kent County, these roads would include Route 8 and Hazletteville Road.
If approved, language will be inserted into Chapter 8: Transportation Plan of the 2003
Comprehensive Plan Update as amended May 2005, on page 110 under Recommendation 5:
Planning Studies.
Recommendation of the Planning Staff:
This amendment is initiated by staff, and staff recommends that the Planning Commission
recommend approval to City Council.
The staff recommendation was made prior to hearing the comments of surrounding landowners
and residents. A public hearing was held on August 21, 2006, and the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment.
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FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DOVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE,
2003, AS AMENDED IN MAY 2005, BY INSERTING RECOMMENDATION 11: DETERMINE
THE FEASIBILITY OF INCLUDING AN EAST/WEST ROUTE IN THE CORRIDOR CAPACITY
PRESERVATION PROGRAM THE FOLLOWING TEXT TO CHAPTER 8, PAGE 111:
Recommendation 11: Determine the Feasibility of Including an East/West Route in the Corridor
Capacity Preservation Program
Currently, there are no east/west roads in Kent County that are subject to the Corridor Capacity
Preservation Program. With the pace of development, it is important to plan ahead to protect the
capacity of the highway system. On September 29, 2005, City of Dover Mayor Stephen R. Speed
sent a letter to Ralph Reeb of DelDOT requesting that several east/west roads be studied for
inclusion in the Corridor Capacity Preservation Program.
It is important for the current and future residents of Dover, that an east/west road be identified and
included in the Corridor Capacity Preservation Program. Within the City of Dover, and extending
into Kent County, these roads would include Route 8 and Hazletteville Road.
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PETITION TO AMEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Before the Dover City Council
September 25, 2006
Applicants/Owners: Amendment initiated by Planning Staff
Location: Multiple properties located South of Lincoln Street, North of North
Street, East of Cherry Street
Present Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential
Proposed Comprehensive
Plan Designation: Mixed Use
File Number: MI-06-11
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During its August 21, 2006 meeting, the City of Dover Planning Commission recommended
for approval the Comprehensive Plan amendment proposed by the City of Dover Planning
Staff, File MI-06-11.
This amendment is being initiated by Staff to facilitate implementation of the West Side
Redevelopment Strategic Plan. Currently, several parcels in the Clarence Street area are shown
as the land use category of Residential Medium Density on the Land Development Plan map,
while the Strategic Development Plan for Dover’s West Side shows a mix of uses. Part of the
plan, which is currently under study, includes extending Clarence Street north from its current
terminus. Under this plan amendment, it is anticipated that the area east of the future alignment
of Clarence Street would allow for mixed uses, while the west side of Clarence Street would
remain residential.
The requested plan amendment would change the land use category from Medium Density
Residential to Mixed Use.
Existing Property
The subject parcels are a mix of vacant lots and residential uses. Of the parcels in the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment, all are zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone), except for one
which is zoned IO (Institutional and Office Zone).
Surrounding Land Uses:
Most of the surrounding area is zoned RG-1 (General Residence Zone). There are two lots on
Cherry Street zoned RG-3 (Group Housing Zone). Lands to the east of the subject parcels are
zoned C-3 (Service Commercial Zone) and IO (Institutional and Office Zone).
Comprehensive Plan:
In the 2003 Comprehensive Plan Update, the Land Development Plan recommends Medium
Density Residential uses for this area. However, the Strategic Development Plan for the West
Side shows this as more of a Mixed Use area. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment
would make the plans consistent.
Recommendation of the Planning Staff:
This amendment is initiated by staff, and staff recommends that the Planning Commission
recommend approval to City Council.
The staff recommendation was made prior to hearing the comments of surrounding landowners
and residents. A public hearing was held on August 21, 2006, and the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment.
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City of Dover Application No.: MI-06-11
Department of Planning & Inspections
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Plan Title: Westside Redevelopment Area east of Clarence Street Legend
Plan Type: Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Residential Medium Density Dover Parcels
Proposed Comprehensive Plan Designation: Mixed Use Zoning
Date: 8-7-06 Historic District
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FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF DOVER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE,
2003, AS AMENDED IN MAY 2005, BY AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT MAP 11-1
BY CHANGING THE LAND USE TYPE TO MIXED USE ON PROPERTIES LOCATED
NORTH OF NORTH STREET, SOUTH OF LINCOLN STREET, EAST OF CLARENCE
STREET, AND EAST OF CHERRY STREET
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has adopted a Comprehensive Plan laying out land use policies within
the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from Residential Medium Density to Mixed Use.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Land Development Plan
Map of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the land development plan designation
from Residential Medium Density to Mixed Use on properties located North of North Street, South
of Lincoln Street, East of Clarence Street, and East of Cherry Street
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City of Dover
Department of Planning & Inspections
C-4
IO
Lands of Playtex Manufacturing Inc. Legend
Tax Parcels: ED-05-068.18-01-24.00-000
Site Area: 5.7861 Ac Dover Parcels
Owner: Playtex Manufacturing Inc.
Proposed Zoning: C-4 and IO ZONING
Date: 9-22-06 C-4
IO
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FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
AT KINGS HIGHWAY WEST OF ROUTE 13.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) to I/O (Institutional and Office)
and C-4 (Highway Commercial).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation of
3.9243 +/- acres from IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) to C-4 (Highway Commercial) and
1.8618 +/- acres from IPM (Industrial Park Manufacturing) to I/O (Institutional and Office)
on that property located at Kings Highway west of Route 13, owned by Playtex
Manufacturing, Inc.
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FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF 23 PARCELS,
TOTALING 22.0713 ACRES, LOCATED AT OLD LEIPSIC ROAD AND PLAZA DRIVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from R-10 and R-20 (One Family Residence) to R-C (Recreational and
Commercial).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
R-10 and R-20 (One Family Residence) to R-C (Recreational and Commercial) on
23 parcels, totaling 22.0713 acres, located at Old Leipsic Road and Plaza Drive, owned by
Dover International Speedway, Inc.
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SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN ADVISORY GROUP
The Special Consolidated Plan Advisory Group meeting was held on August 15, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
with Chairman Ruane presiding. Members present were Mrs. Russell, Mr. McGlumphy, Mr. Lewis,
and Mrs. Horsey. Councilman Carey and Mayor Speed were also present.
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. McGlumphy moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Lewis and unanimously
carried.
Recommendations for Reallocation of CDBG Funds for 2006 Projects
During their Annual Meeting of May 8, 2006, Council approved the 2006 CDBG 5-year
Consolidated Plan. Mrs. Townshend, Planning Director, advised members that unanticipated
program income was available for reallocation to current CDBG projects. The income, in the
amount of $76,283.17, is from the following sources: Economic Development Loan Payoffs -
$22,321.26; Lease Payments (41 S. New Street) - $14,904.84; and Loan Repayments (Rehabs/
Settlement Assistance) - $39,057.07.
Staff recommended the following reallocation:
• 2006/07 Streets Project - Additional funding is needed to complete $50,000.00
the streets project for South Kirkwood as part of the revitalization
efforts to enhance the downtown area.
• Down Payment Settlement Assistance Program - Funds for this $26,283.17
program have been depleted. Six (6) first-time homebuyers will
purchase homes with settlement assistance. Funding is being
requested for an additional 2 to 3 families to purchase homes.
Reallocation Total $76,283.17
Mrs. Townshend advised members that, upon approval by the committee, the proposed
recommendations would be advertised in the newspaper and citizens would be provided a 30 day
comment period. She noted that final action by Council would take place on September 25, 2006.
Mr. McGlumphy moved to recommend approval of staff’s recommendations, seconded by
Mrs. Horsey and carried unanimously.
Mr. Ruane requested staff to determine what action, if any, is necessary to assign the Consolidated
Plan Advisory Group functions to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee.
He noted that the membership is the same on both committees and City Council has assigned
responsibility for the Community Development Block Grant program to the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Enhancement Committee.
Mr. Ruane moved to recommend that staff be directed to amend the Consolidated Plan, if
necessary, to permit the Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee to serve
as the CDBG advisory committee, seconded by Mr. McGlumphy and unanimously carried.
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SPECIAL CONSOLIDATED PLAN ADVISORY GROUP
COMMITTEE MEETING OF AUGUST 15, 2006 PAGE 2
Mr. Ruane requested staff to provide monthly updates on the status of CDBG programs during the
Parks, Recreation, and Community Enhancement Committee meetings.
Mrs. Townshend advised members that a tour of sites that have requested funds is in the planning
stages.
Mr. McGlumphy moved for adjournment, seconded by Mrs. Russell and unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned at 6:54 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Eugene B. Ruane
Chairman
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
JUNE 2006
PREPARED BY: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTE – THIS NEWLY FORMATTED REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION
ON THE THREE MAJOR OPERATING FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Budget Report
June 2006
Strategic Objectives for Fiscal Year 2005 – 2006
1. Hire an Actuary to calculate and report the City’s post-retirement benefits liability for
inclusion in the 2007 Budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Palmer and
Cay, a national actuarial firm, was selected in August. Their report was submitted to Council in
January 2006.
2. Develop and implement an employee benefits statement to be distributed by the payroll
office each month. This objective is awaiting the Naviline implementation for completion.
3. Perform a comprehensive review of our cash management procedures and bank service
agreements to take advantage of opportunities to reduce cost and improve technology.
Follow up with a request for proposal for banking services. Completed RFP process and
awarded bank services to Citizens Bank. Currently working with Information Technology
Department on e-government payment process.
Note
Beginning in April 2006, this report includes Fund Summaries for the Water/Wastewater
Improvement & Extension Fund and the Electric Improvement & Extension Fund. Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) detail now appears immediately after the appropriate fund
summary. These changes are in response to many recent questions and discussions
regarding the city’s projects and activity in these funds.
ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY05 – YTD FY06 – YTD
Bank Trends
Number of Deposits Made 1,486 1,414
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 86,425,990 $ 92,389,640
Number of Bank Accounts 28 28
Payroll:
Number of Pay Periods 26 26
Number of Payroll Checks 10,195 10,288
Number of Pension Checks 2,549 2,601
Total Gross Payroll $ - $ 16,981,227
Total Pension Payments $ 3,674,570 $ 3,884,986
Total Overtime $ 585,572 $ 645,163
Accounts Payable:
Number of Vouchers 9,085 8,889
Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 22,544,873 $ 23,701,082
Wire Transfers $ - $ 61,572,849
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – June, 2006
General Fund Summary
Original Revised Un-audited 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Receipts
Beginning Balance $ 2,594,353 $ 3,223,548 $ 3,223,548 $ - 100.0%
Property Taxes 8,161,808 8,806,471 8,792,652 13,819 99.8%
Transfer Taxes 2,400,000 2,900,000 3,048,064 (148,064) 105.1%
Licenses & Permits 2,146,400 2,436,500 2,465,845 (29,345) 101.2%
Fines & Police Revenues 1,169,740 1,080,520 1,074,424 6,096 99.4%
Sanitation Revenues 1,250,560 1,252,036 1,253,313 (1,277) 100.1%
Library & Recreation Revenues 516,950 488,500 549,959 (61,459) 112.6%
Franchise Fees 360,000 409,748 416,595 (6,847) 101.7%
Court of Chancery Fees 540,000 710,000 792,280 (82,280) 111.6%
Intrafund Services 5,099,571 4,931,860 4,686,395 245,465 95.0%
Grants 260,000 920,363 782,458 137,905 85.0%
Transfers-In from Grants & Utilities
Electric Fund 5,716,956 5,716,956 5,716,956 - 100.0%
Water/Wastewater Fund 535,785 535,785 535,785 - 100.0%
Civil Traffic Penalties Fund 500,000 902,000 936,540 (34,540) 103.8%
Municipal Street Aid Fund 792,000 659,704 659,910 (206) 100.0%
Del Prevention Network - - 9,000 (9,000)
Parkland Reserve - 125,000 124,504 496 99.6%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues 242,863 391,044 416,444 (25,400) 106.5%
Total $ 32,286,986 $ 35,490,035 $ 35,484,672 $ 5,363 100.0%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 489,511 $ 489,511 $ 445,315 $ 44,196 91.0%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 896,558 1,051,933 980,652 71,281 93.2%
Police & Police Extra Duty 11,210,074 11,071,416 10,959,681 111,735 99.0%
Public Works 5,302,014 5,357,059 5,216,150 140,909 97.4%
Central Services 2,478,052 2,243,325 2,169,231 74,094 96.7%
Planning & Inspections 1,279,287 1,179,843 1,155,037 24,806 97.9%
Finance, I/T & Administrative Services 2,760,116 2,607,879 2,454,528 153,351 94.1%
Library & Recreation 1,656,257 1,789,007 1,654,624 134,383 92.5%
Fire 969,254 964,479 947,605 16,874 98.3%
Assessor 168,400 181,766 194,711 (12,945) 107.1%
Debt Service 435,247 435,247 438,719 (3,472) 100.8%
Insurance 465,980 465,980 429,139 36,841 92.1%
Retirees' Health Care 732,555 644,624 645,457 (833) 100.1%
Street Lights 533,000 533,000 544,667 (11,667) 102.2%
DSWA Recycling Program - 10,000 9,894 106 0.0%
Homeland Security Grant - 213,581 212,872 709 99.7%
Appropriation to Post-Retirement Benefits Fund 150,000 250,000 250,000 - 100.0%
Transfers Out - Contingency Reserve 34,000 - - - 0.0%
Transfers Out - Capital Asset Reserve 150,000 150,000 150,000 - 100.0%
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - 1,508,593 1,193,323 315,270 79.1%
Provision for Uncollectibles 10,000 10,000 10,000 - 100.0%
I/T Emergency Preparedness Plan 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 0.0%
Inventory Write-offs 11,280 (11,280)
Budget Bal-Working Capital - Unaudited 2,466,681 4,232,792 5,411,787 (1,178,995) 127.9%
Total $ 32,286,986 $ 35,490,035 $ 35,484,672 $ 5,363 100.0%
Reserve Balances-Unaudited
Contingency $ 605,795 $ 820,209 $ 816,680
Capital Asset Replacement $ 319,918 $ 326,228 $ 324,824
Parkland/Recreation $ - $ 2,525,110 $ 2,081,825
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – June, 2006
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
Original Revised Un-audited 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Revenue
Beginning Bal-Water $ 2,107,546 $ 1,935,331 $ 1,935,331 $ - 100.0%
Beginning Bal-Wastewater 1,006,363 786,706 786,706 - 100.0%
Beginning Bal-Kent Co Sewer Adj. (1,411,416) (1,587,113) (1,587,113) - 100.0%
Water Fees 4,120,930 4,316,000 4,289,413 26,587 99.4%
Water Tank Leases 303,000 327,094 304,799 22,295 93.2%
Wastewater Fees 3,191,760 2,745,000 2,605,428 139,572 94.9%
Impact Fees 665,000 950,000 851,467 98,533 89.6%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,690,948 3,760,000 3,865,683 (105,683) 102.8%
Miscellaneous 81,950 162,999 186,091 (23,092) 114.2%
Total $ 13,756,081 $ 13,396,017 $ 13,237,805 $ 158,212 98.8%
Expenses
Water $ 927,211 $ 755,361 $ 771,452 $ (16,091) 102.1%
Water Treatment Plant 649,662 711,415 699,561 11,854 98.3%
Wastewater 797,329 753,782 758,022 (4,240) 100.6%
Water Meter Reading 56,816 61,416 58,557 2,859 95.3%
Construction & Inspection 538,366 540,669 539,480 1,189 99.8%
Kent County Treatment Fees 4,477,770 3,815,000 3,628,056 186,944 95.1%
Retiree’s Health Care 142,983 117,511 117,872 (361) 100.3%
Debt Service 1,604,166 1,604,166 1,603,819 347 100.0%
Intrafund Services 1,101,076 1,097,747 1,043,007 54,740 95.0%
Transfers Out
General Fund 535,785 535,785 535,785 - 100.0%
Capital Asset Reserve 600,000 600,000 600,000 - 100.0%
Water/Wastewater I & E Fund 1,083,167 1,083,167 1,083,167 - 100.0%
Impact Fee Reserve - 278,588 235,785 42,803 84.6%
Post-Retirement Benefit Fund 50,000 50,000 50,000 - 100.0%
Working Capital - Ending Budget Balance - Water 1,853,993 2,065,305 2,050,322 14,983 99.3%
Working Capital - Ending Budget Balance - WW 892,225 968,218 812,406 155,812 83.9%
Working Capital - Ending Budget Balance - KSA (1,554,468) (1,642,113) (1,349,486) (292,627) 82.2%
Total $ 13,756,081 $ 13,396,017 $ 13,237,805 $ 158,212 98.8%
Reserve Balances - Unaudited
Contingency-Water $ 214,910 $ 300,640 $ 300,704
Contingency-Wastewater $ 223,682 $ 312,855 $ 313,183
Capital Asset Replacement (now in I & E Fund) $ 602,440 $ 293,564 $ 292,784
Impact Fee Reserve $ - $ - $ 2,398,067
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 1.73 2.21 2.30
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – June, 2006
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
Original Revised Un-audited 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Revenue
Beginning Balance $ 3,477,669 $ 4,066,090 $ 4,066,090 $ - 100.0%
Sales to Customers 57,157,712 57,157,712 56,137,985 1,019,727 98.2%
Purchase Power Adjustment 6,561,106 6,561,106 6,613,657 (52,551) 100.8%
Utility Tax 1,245,946 1,245,946 1,092,711 153,235 87.7%
Weyandt Hall Rents 170,885 170,885 223,539 (52,654) 130.8%
Miscellaneous Revenues 601,000 955,908 1,140,883 (184,975) 119.4%
Duke Contract Revenue - 2,163,830 2,163,830 - 100.0%
Total $ 69,214,318 $ 72,321,477 $ 71,438,695 $ 882,782 98.8%
Expenses
Purchased Power $ 42,636,070 $ 42,636,070 $ 41,871,486 $ 764,584 98.2%
Power Supplier Management Fee - - 411,936 (411,936) 0.0%
Electric Operating Divisions 6,026,808 5,860,815 5,908,331 (47,516) 100.8%
Utility Tax 1,245,946 1,245,946 1,092,711 153,235 87.7%
Interest on Deposits 25,000 25,000 32,496 (7,496) 130.0%
Retirees Health Care 527,487 458,583 462,655 (4,072) 100.9%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 125,000 125,000 125,000 - 100.0%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC - - 10,473 (10,473) 0.0%
Debt Service & Arbitrage 2,640,257 2,200,257 2,200,220 37 100.0%
Intrafund Services 3,998,495 3,834,113 3,643,388 190,725 95.0%
Transfers Out
Improvement & Extension 2,829,840 2,829,840 2,829,840 - 100.0%
General Fund 5,716,956 5,716,956 5,716,956 - 100.0%
Rate Stabilization Reserve - 2,314,790 2,314,790 - 100.0%
Post-Retirement Benefit Fund 100,000 100,000 100,000 - 100.0%
Budget Bal. - Work. Capital - Unaudited 3,342,459 4,974,107 4,718,413 255,694 94.9%
Total $ 69,214,318 $ 72,321,477 $ 71,438,695 $ 882,782 98.8%
Reserve Balances - Unaudited
Contingency Reserve $ 1,156,239 $ 1,155,094 $ 1,150,123
Insurance Reserve $ 242,508 $ 225,518 $ 224,140
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 2,565,850 $ 5,025,136 $ 5,003,510
Depreciation Reserve $ 15,909,467 $ 15,720,450 $ 15,652,798
Future Capacity Reserve $ 8,680,019 $ 8,606,106 $ 8,569,070
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 2.02 3.17 3.69
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report June 2006
Major 110 Fund CIP Projects to be Completed
(a) (b) o(c)o (d) o(c)o + (d) (b) - (d) (e) (f) (g)
Previous
Original Revised Years YTD Total Budget % Budget Project
Project Budget Budget Expenses Expenses Expenses Balance Spent Code Complete
City Fiber Phone Program $ 130,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - CS0601
Handicapped Access Program 06 $ 39,200 39,200 - 29,611 29,611 $ 9,589 75.54% FM0601 C
IT Emergency Plan (Grant) $ 100,000 100,000 - - - $ 100,000 0.00% IT0601
IT Emergency Preparedness Plan $ - 50,000 13,350 19,000 32,350 $ 17,650 38.00% IT0504
Develop Strategy/Implement Citywide GIS $ 57,000 57,000 - 53,442 53,442 $ 3,558 93.76% IT0602 C
Upgrade H T E to Naviline Version $ 103,080 103,080 - 59,744 59,744 $ 43,336 57.96% IT0603
Police Second Floor Expansion $ 77,340 90,541 13,184 93,359 106,543 $ (2,818) 103.11% PD0603 C
Dover Park Enhancement $ 60,000 60,000 - - - $ 60,000 0.00% PR0504
Mayfair Park Enhancement $ 20,000 20,000 - - - $ 20,000 0.00% PR0505
Playground Equipment Rep Prog 06 $ 50,000 50,000 - 49,854 49,854 $ 146 99.71% PR0601 C
Pear Street Warehouse Renovation $ 25,000 25,000 59,363 9,040 68,403 $ 15,960 36.16% SP0001 C
Street and Alley Program-06-110 $ 250,000 250,000 - 250,422 250,422 $ (422) 100.17% ST0601 C
Concrete Program 06 $ 40,000 30,000 - 36,647 36,647 $ (6,647) 122.16% ST0602 C
Silver Lake Park Bridge Replacement $ 135,000 135,000 - 135,000 135,000 $ - 100.00% PR0506 C
Pitts Recreation Center $ - 125,000 - 124,504 124,504 $ 496 0.00% PR0501 C
Replace Parks & Recreation HVAC $ 35,596 36,129 - 36,129 36,129 $ - 100.00% C
Police Cars (includes encumbrance) $ 176,004 143,136 - 157,705 157,705 $ (14,569) 110.18% C
Dump Truck $ 39,300 39,285 - 39,285 39,285 $ - 100.00% C
V-Box Sander $ 9,500 9,500 - 10,000 10,000 $ (500) 105.26% C
Street Sweeper $ 114,000 123,017 - 123,017 123,017 $ - 100.00% C
Leaf Truck Body $ 28,000 28,000 - 27,443 27,443 $ 557 98.01% C
Automated Trash Truck $ 173,000 168,638 - 168,638 168,638 $ - 100.00% C
Fuel Management System $ 17,000 17,000 - 657 657 $ 16,343 3.86%
Two Post Truck Lift $ 18,000 16,436 - 16,436 16,436 $ - 100.00% C
Tractor w/Front Loader $ 37,041 36,077 - 36,077 36,077 $ - 100.00% C
Ford Pickup $ 16,000 16,000 - $ 14,142 14,142 $ 1,858 88.39% C
Totals $ 1,750,061 $ 1,768,039 $ 85,897 $ 1,490,153 $ 1,576,050 $ 264,536 84.28%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report June 2006
Major 318 Fund CIP Projects to be Completed
(a) (b) o(c)o (d) o(c)o + (d) (b) - (d) (e) (f) (g)
Previous
Original Revised Years YTD Total Budget % Budget Project
Project Budget Budget Expenses Expenses Expenses Balance Spent Code Complete
Babb Dr $ 92,925 $ 92,925 $ - $ - $ - $ 92,925 0.00% CT0530
Woodcrest and Downtown Dover $ 357,750 357,750 24,874 140,582 165,456 $ 217,168 39.30% CT0564
Mary St. $ 40,000 142,462 - 142,462 142,462 $ - 100.00% CT0575 C
Sackarackin Avenue $ 100,000 100,000 - 48,683 48,683 $ 51,318 48.68% CT0586
Woodburn Circle $ 17,000 17,000 - 15,512 15,512 $ 1,488 91.25% CT0586
Crescent Drive $ 80,000 80,000 - 56,782 56,782 $ 23,218 70.98% CT0586
North Street Sidewalk Impr. $ 40,406 40,406 42,271 - 42,271 $ 40,406 0.00% ST0201
Dover High School Ditch $ 70,776 70,776 250,994 38,890 289,884 $ 31,886 54.95% ST0232 C
Street & Alley Program-05 $ 84,328 84,328 546,824 84,328 631,152 $ (0) 100.00% ST0501 C
Generic Subdivision Signs $ 20,000 24,295 34,440 19,455 53,895 $ 4,840 80.08% ST0505 C
Street & Alley Program-06 $ 128,143 253,759 - 121,774 121,774 $ 131,985 47.99% ST0601
Garrison Oak Technology Park $ 371,393 371,393 - 28,352 28,352 $ 343,041 7.63% WW0304
Totals $ 1,402,721 $ 1,635,094 $ 899,403 $ 696,819 $ 1,596,222 $ 938,275 42.62%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – June, 2006
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Original Revised Un-audited 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Revenue
Beginning Balance-Water $ 159,363 $ 912,294 $ 912,294 $ - 100.0%
Beginning Balance-Wastewater 428,730 1,025,074 1,025,074 - 100.0%
State Grant (Homeland Security) & Other - 83,452 33,630 49,822 40.3%
Interest Earned - - 18,019 (18,019) 0.0%
Transfer from Water WW for Water 693,525 693,525 693,525 - 100.0%
Transfer from Water WW for WasteWater 389,642 389,642 389,642 - 100.0%
Developer Contributions (Garrison Oak) 300,000 108,767 108,767 - 0.0%
Transfer from Capital Asset Reserve - 321,000 321,000 - 100.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve 500,000 1,170,551 75,000 1,095,551 6.4%
Total $ 2,471,260 $ 4,704,305 $ 3,576,951 $ 1,127,354 76.0%
Expenses
Water $ 597,903 $ 1,893,391 $ 1,802,380 $ 91,011 95.2%
Wastewater 1,366,773 2,287,399 673,680 1,613,719 29.5%
Water Treatment Plant - 33,630 33,630 - 100.0%
Water Construction 103,199 78,203 78,202 1 100.0%
Transfer to Impact Fee Reserve (Garrison Oak) - 108,767 108,767 - 100.0%
Budget Bal. Water - Working Capital - Unaudited 203,385 44,148 94,346 (50,198) 213.7%
Budget Bal. Wastewater - Working Capital - Unaudited 200,000 258,767 785,946 (527,179) 303.7%
Total $ 2,471,260 $ 4,704,305 $ 3,576,951 $ 1,127,354 76.0%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report June 2006
Major 417 Fund CIP Projects to be Completed
(a) (b) o(c)o (d) o(c)o + (d) (b) - (d) (e) (f) (g)
Previous
Original Revised Years YTD Total Budget % Budget Project
Project Budget Budget Expenses Expenses Expenses Balance Spent Code Complete
Division St Water Main $ - $ 1,273,234 $ 20,532 $ 1,334,252 $ 1,354,784 $ (61,018) 104.79% WD0304 C
Water Quality Evaluation $ - 88,340 1,660 77,408 79,068 $ 10,932 87.63% WD0504 C
Scarborough Rd Intercon $ 50,000 50,000 - - - $ 50,000 0.00% WD0601 C
SE Water Loop $ 80,000 72,000 - 48,905 48,905 $ 23,095 67.92% WD0701
Inflow/Infiltration Removal $ 75,000 142,650 7,350 77,636 84,986 $ 65,014 54.42% WS0501
Cast Iron Main Rep/Lining $ 100,000 - - - - $ - 0.00% WS0502
Misc. Distribution System Improvements 06 $ 50,000 20,580 - 20,918 20,918 $ (338) 101.64% WS0602 C
Meter Reading Technology Upgrade 06 $ 60,000 60,000 - 63,044 63,044 $ (3,044) 105.07% WS0603 C
Elev Storage Tank Program 06 $ 70,130 81,150 - 81,150 81,150 $ - 100.00% WS0604 C
Misc. Sewer System Improvements Program 06 $ 60,000 75,000 - 65,002 65,002 $ 9,998 86.67% WS0605 C
Wellhead Redevelopment Program 06 $ 35,000 23,400 - 23,839 23,839 $ (439) 101.88% WS0606 C
U.S. 13 Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Extension $ - 621,286 40,112 6,247 46,359 $ 615,039 1.01% WW0101
Puncheon Run Pump Station Upgrade $ - 1,083,125 119,161 184,662 303,823 $ 898,463 17.05% WW0302
Garrisons Oak Pump Station $ 724,000 - - - - $ - 0.00% WW0304
White Oak Farms P S Force Main $ 160,000 160,000 5,206 57,058 62,264 $ 102,942 35.66% WW0501
Puncheon Run Int. Sewer Extension $ 75,000 121,205 28,795 99,206 128,001 $ 21,999 81.85% WW0505
Mifflin Road Sewer Ext $ - 16,000 - 16,000 16,000 $ - 100.00% WW0506 C
Kings Highway Sewer diversion $ 60,000 45,000 - - - $ 45,000 0.00% WW0602
Southwest Water Loop phase II $ - - 24,551 - 24,551 $ - 0.00% WD0106 C
West Dover Water Loop phase I $ - - 133,160 - 133,160 $ - 0.00% WD0402 C
Flat Bed Dump Truck $ 57,535 57,535 - 57,535 57,535 $ - 100.00% C
Jet Vac Truck $ 235,000 235,000 - 235,000 235,000 $ - 100.00% C
Dump Truck w/12' Bed $ 83,700 41,850 - - - $ 41,850 0.00%
Systems Ops Radio Replacement $ 20,000 20,000 - 10,438 10,438 $ 9,562 52.19%
Security Fencing at Treatment Plant $ - 35,000 - 33,630 33,630 $ 1,370 96.09% C
Trailer mounted generator $ - 48,452 - 48,452 48,452 $ - 100.00% C
Lease payments and other $ 72,510 51,828 - 47,511 47,511 $ 4,317 91.67% C
Totals $ 2,067,875 $ 4,422,635 $ 380,527 $ 2,587,893 $ 2,968,420 $ 1,834,742 58.51%
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – June, 2006
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
Original Revised Un-audited 100% of
Budget Budget YTD Balance Budget
Revenue
Beginning Balance $ 2,243,923 $ 2,928,337 $ 2,928,337 $ - 100.0%
Interest Earnings 7,000 120,936 110,841 10,095 91.7%
Transfer from Transporation Enhancement Grant - - 64,000 (64,000) 0.0%
Transfer from Electric Revenue Fund 2,829,840 2,829,840 2,829,840 - 100.0%
Homeland Security Grant - 39,500 - 39,500 0.0%
State Reimbursement for Projects 448,437 - 64,000 (64,000) 0.0%
Total $ 5,529,200 $ 5,918,613 $ 5,997,018 $ (78,405) 101.3%
Expenses
Transmission/Distribution $ 1,473,114 $ 1,672,480 $ 1,664,349 $ 8,131 99.5%
Electrical Engineering 3,522,029 1,774,755 1,558,939 215,816 87.8%
Budget Bal. - Work. Capital - Unaudited 534,057 2,471,378 2,709,730 (238,352) 109.6%
Total $ 5,529,200 $ 5,918,613 $ 5,933,018 $ (14,405) 100.2%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report June 2006
Major 487 Fund CIP Projects to be Completed
(a) (b) o(c)o (d) o(c)o + (d) (b) - (d) (e) (f) (g)
Previous
Original Revised Years YTD Total Budget % Budget Project
Item Budget Budget Expenses Expenses Expenses Balance Spent Code Complete
4kv to 12kv Upgrades $ - $ 158,331 $ 55,670 $ 160,291 $ 215,961 $ (1,960) 101.2% ED0501 C
Pole Inventory System $ 160,000 160,000 160,000 140,368 300,368 $ 19,632 87.7% EE0503 C
Outage Reporting System $ 76,500 67,500 33,900 57,038 90,938 $ 10,462 84.5% EE0504 C
Emerald Point $ 50,000 53,627 - 65,140 65,140 $ (11,513) 121.5% EE0515 C
69 KV feeders 3 and 4 $ 190,000 13,827 - 13,827 13,827 $ - 100.0% EE0601
Kesselring Feeder $ 135,879 135,879 - 23,884 23,884 $ 111,995 17.6% EE0602 C
Governors Avenue Rebuild $ 1,268,450 - - - - $ - 0.0% EE0603 TBD
College Road Capacitor $ 155,000 5 - 5 5 $ - 100.0% EE0604
Lighting Projects and Rehab 06 $ 50,000 50,000 - 89,155 89,155 $ (39,155) 178.3% EE0605 C
New Developments Upgrade Program $ 410,000 618,636 - 531,493 531,493 $ 87,143 85.9% EE0606 C
Cartanza Substation & Lines $ 187,000 201,890 - 199,914 199,914 $ 1,976 99.0% EE0607 C
Cartanza tax on Contributed assets $ - - 9,357,420 (60,000) 9,297,420 $ 60,000 0.0% ES0103 C
Cannon Mill $ 60,000 70,000 - 97,542 97,542 $ (27,542) 139.3% EE0608
Replace 69 kv Breakers $ 150,000 150,000 - 131,200 131,200 $ 18,800 87.5% EE0609 C
Horsepond Regulators $ - 35,000 - 28,908 28,908 $ 6,092 82.6% EE0610 C
Mayfair 69kv/12kv SS Upgrade $ - 9,050 356,473 9,050 365,523 $ - 100.0% ES0105
Radio Read Meter Change Out Program $ 545,000 545,000 195,524 543,257 738,781 $ 1,743 99.7% ET0501 C
Mayfair to Mid-City 69 kv $ 723,200 328,145 23,193 347,704 370,897 $ (19,559) 106.0% ET0502
Distribution Upgrade Programs 06 $ 300,000 298,000 - 279,067 279,067 $ 18,933 93.6% EU0601 C
2006 Telec 4500 $ 150,000 142,806 - 143,546 143,546 $ (740) 100.5% C
Heart Start ADS-Defibrillators $ 27,000 22,750 - 21,320 21,320 $ 1,430 93.7% C
Meter Testing Bench $ 23,000 23,000 - 1,874 1,874 $ 21,126 8.1%
Backhoe replacement $ 77,000 77,000 - 44,438 44,438 $ 32,562 57.7% C
Hazard Hamlet $ 18,000 18,000 - 16,441 16,441 $ 1,559 91.3% C
Hidden Creek $ - 17,791 - 17,791 17,791 $ - 100.0% C
Wolf Creek $ - 10,064 - 65,941 65,941 $ (55,877) 655.2% C
DAFB $ - - - 41,761 41,761 $ (41,761) 0.0% Ongoing
Truck purchases $ 43,000 38,478 - 38,154 38,154 $ 324 99.2% C
System Ops Radio Replacement $ 30,000 30,000 - 15,351 15,351 $ 14,649 51.2%
Utility trailer $ 5,000 2,150 - 2,150 2,150 $ - 100.0% C
SCADA RTU replacement $ 28,000 28,000 - 26,851 26,851 $ 1,149 95.9% C
McKee Run Fencing $ - 39,500 - 10,000 10,000 $ 29,500 25.3%
Emergency blue lights $ - 7,000 - - - $ 7,000 0.0%
Lease payments & other $ 133,114 95,806 - 119,826 119,826 $ (24,020) 125.1% C
Totals $ 4,995,143 $ 3,447,235 $ 10,182,179 $ 3,223,288 $ 13,405,466 $ 223,947 93.5%
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CITY OF DOVER
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT
JULY 2006
PREPARED BY: FINANCE DEPARTMENT
PLEASE NOTE – THIS REPORT PROVIDES TOP LINE INFORMATION ON THE THREE MAJOR
OPERATING FUNDS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE FEEL
FREE TO CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Budget Report
July 2006
Strategic Objectives for Fiscal Year 2006 – 2007
1. Coordinate the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) within the
budget timetable.
2. Conduct a comprehensive review of the Finance Department’s procedure manual.
3. Conduct an internal control risk assessment.
ACTIVITY LEVELS
FY06 – YTD FY07 – YTD
Bank Trends
Number of Deposits Made 88 121
Total Amount of All Deposits $ 12,758,642 $ 11,889,142
Number of Bank Accounts 28 29
Payroll:
Number of Pay Periods 2 2
Number of Payroll Checks 782 844
Number of Pension Checks 217 218
Total Gross Payroll $ 1,311,624 $ 1,450,627
Total Pension Payments $ 319,392 $ 346,107
Total Overtime $ 47,204 $ 62,784
Accounts Payable:
Number of Vouchers 468 577
Dollar Amount Disbursed $ 1,064,470 $ 1,646,325
Wire Transfers $ 8,272,372 $ 8,950,431
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – July, 2006
General Fund Summary
8% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Receipts
Beginning Balance (Un-audited) $ 4,232,792 $ 5,411,787 $ (1,178,995) 127.9%
Court of Chancery Fees 710,000 - 710,000 0.0%
Fines & Police Revenues 1,174,000 26,404 1,147,596 2.2%
Franchise Fees 410,000 - 410,000 0.0%
Grants 524,435 2,000 522,435 0.4%
Intrafund Services 5,045,735 218,089 4,827,646 4.3%
Library & Recreation Revenues 495,000 6,721 488,279 1.4%
Licenses & Permits 2,310,000 1,159,802 1,150,198 50.2%
Property Taxes 9,148,680 8,362,302 786,378 91.4%
Sanitation Revenues 1,282,540 93,949 1,188,591 7.3%
Transfer Taxes 2,900,000 268,829 2,631,171 9.3%
Transfers-In from Grants & Utilities
Civil Traffic Penalties Fund 950,000 - 950,000 0.0%
Electric Fund 5,700,000 - 5,700,000 0.0%
Municipal Street Aid Fund 660,000 - 660,000 0.0%
Parkland Reserve 964,800 - 964,800 0.0%
Water/Wastewater Fund 535,000 - 535,000 0.0%
Other Miscellaneous Revenues 421,267 18,081 403,186 4.3%
Total $ 37,464,249 $ 15,567,964 $ 21,896,285 41.6%
Expenditures
City Clerk & Council $ 427,580 $ 22,410 $ 405,170 5.2%
Mayor, City Manager & Human Resources 1,156,375 60,932 1,095,443 5.3%
Police & Police Extra Duty 12,064,643 625,068 11,439,575 5.2%
Public Works 5,610,189 291,206 5,318,983 5.2%
Central Services 2,839,137 108,965 2,730,172 3.8%
Planning & Inspections 1,529,567 65,292 1,464,275 4.3%
Finance, Info Tech & Customer Services 2,693,845 110,794 2,583,051 4.1%
Library & Recreation 2,815,806 85,935 2,729,871 3.1%
Fire 1,299,787 48,490 1,251,297 3.7%
Assessor 273,777 10,457 263,320 3.8%
Debt Service 441,232 395,123 46,109 89.5%
Insurance 465,980 5,375 460,605 1.2%
Retirees' Health Care 763,982 55,978 708,004 7.3%
Street Lights 746,200 46,588 699,612 6.2%
DSWA Recycling Program 24,000 1,798 22,202 7.5%
Appropriation to Post-Retirement Benefits Fund 250,000 - 250,000 0.0%
Appropriation to Pension Fund 402,204 -
Transfers Out - Contingency Reserve 8,007 - 8,007 0.0%
Transfer to Parkland Reserve 350,000 - 350,000 0.0%
Transfer to Library Escrow 583,500 -
Provision for Uncollectibles 10,000 - 10,000 0.0%
Budget Bal-Working Capital 2,708,438 - 2,708,438 0.0%
Total $ 37,464,249 $ 1,934,411 $ 34,544,134 5.2%
Reserve Balances-Unaudited
Contingency $ 665,125 $ 817,959
Capital Asset Replacement $ 340,908 $ 325,336
Parkland/Recreation $ 2,002,232 $ 2,200,764
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – July, 2006
Water/Wastewater Fund Summary
8% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Revenue
Beginning Bal-Water (Un-audited) $ 2,065,305 $ 2,050,322 $ 14,983 99.3%
Beginning Bal-Wastewater (Un-audited) 968,218 812,406 155,812 83.9%
Beginning Bal-Kent Co Sewer Adj. (Un-audited) (1,642,113) (1,349,486) (292,627) 82.2%
Water Fees 4,222,500 373,634 3,848,866 8.8%
Water Tank Leases 303,000 26,802 276,198 8.8%
Wastewater Fees 2,618,250 221,157 2,397,093 8.4%
Impact Fees 750,000 32,036 717,964 4.3%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,761,010 326,129 3,434,881 8.7%
Miscellaneous 176,750 9,203 167,547 5.2%
Total $ 13,222,920 $ 2,502,203 $ 10,720,717 18.9%
Expenses
Water $ 962,106 $ 45,462 $ 916,644 4.7%
Water Treatment Plant 796,627 44,085 752,542 5.5%
Wastewater 835,162 37,903 797,259 4.5%
Water Meter Reading 67,077 3,140 63,937 4.7%
Construction & Inspection 569,216 28,912 540,304 5.1%
Kent County Treatment Fees 3,853,000 285,976 3,567,024 7.4%
Retiree’s Health Care 151,220 9,497 141,723 6.3%
Debt Service 1,583,076 65,846 1,517,230 4.2%
Intrafund Services 1,176,357 48,828 1,127,529 4.2%
Transfers Out
General Fund 535,000 - 535,000 0.0%
Capital Asset Reserve 300,000 - 300,000 0.0%
Water/Wastewater I & E Fund 666,973 - 666,973 0.0%
Impact Fee Reserve 89,756 - 89,756 0.0%
Pension COLA 39,850 - 39,850 0.0%
Pension Unfunded Liability 50,225 - 50,225 0.0%
Post-Retirement Benefit Fund 50,000 - 50,000 0.0%
Working Capital - Ending Budget Balance - Water 1,976,441 - 1,976,441 0.0%
Working Capital - Ending Budget Balance - WW 1,254,937 - 1,254,937 0.0%
Working Capital - Ending Budget Balance - KSA (1,734,103) - (1,734,103) 0.0%
Total $ 13,222,920 $ 569,649 $ 12,653,271 4.3%
Reserve Balances - Unaudited
Contingency-Water $ 118,945 $ 301,175
Contingency-Wastewater $ 124,090 $ 313,673
Capital Asset Replacement (now in I & E Fund) $ 1,016,168 $ 293,243
Impact Fee Reserve NO BUDGET $ 2,401,924
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.20) 1.68 7.39 *
* High ratio attributed to timing of expenses and transfers.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – July, 2006
Electric Revenue Fund Summary
8% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Revenue
Beginning Balance (Un-audited) $ 4,974,107 $ 4,974,107 $ - 100.0%
Sales to Customers 81,578,240 7,281,793 74,296,447 8.9%
Purchase Power Adjustment - 395,823 (395,823) 0.0%
Utility Tax 1,937,446 134,046 1,803,400 6.9%
Weyandt Hall Rents 145,505 22,916 122,589 15.7%
Miscellaneous Revenues 1,004,900 137,493 867,407 13.7%
Transfer from Rate Stabilization Reserve 5,000,000 416,666 4,583,334 8.3%
Total $ 94,640,198 $ 13,362,844 $ 81,277,354 14.1%
Expenses
Plant Operations $ 6,126,384 $ 184,443 $ 5,941,941 3.0%
Power Supply 65,154,000 7,491,151 57,662,849 11.5%
Power Supply Management 2,175,000 181,250 1,993,750 8.3%
PJM Credits (6,126,384) (706,111) (5,420,273) 11.5%
Electric Operating Divisions 6,169,365 332,964 5,836,401 5.4%
Utility Tax 1,937,446 134,046 1,803,400 6.9%
Interest on Deposits 25,000 3,774 21,226 15.1%
Retirees Health Care 526,400 37,905 488,495 7.2%
Accounts Receivable Write-Offs 125,000 - 125,000 0.0%
Green Energy Payment to DEMEC - 12,189 (12,189) 0.0%
Debt Service & Arbitrage 2,149,048 179,087 1,969,961 8.3%
Intrafund Services 3,869,378 169,261 3,700,117 4.4%
Transfers Out
General Fund 5,700,000 - 5,700,000 0.0%
Pension COLA 101,692 - 101,692 0.0%
Pension Unfunded Liability 89,271 - 89,271 0.0%
Rate Stabilization Reserve 500,000 - 500,000 0.0%
Post-Retirement Benefit Fund 100,000 - 100,000 0.0%
Budget Bal. - Work. Capital - Unaudited 6,018,598 - 6,018,598 0.0%
Total $ 94,640,198 $ 8,019,959 $ 86,620,239 8.5%
Reserve Balances - Unaudited
Contingency Reserve $ 866,602 $ 1,151,925
Insurance Reserve $ 234,286 $ 224,491
Rate Stabilization Reserve $ 885,687 $ 5,011,348
Depreciation Reserve $ 13,053,078 $ 15,677,317
Future Capacity Reserve $ 8,950,350 $ 8,582,493
Bond Coverage Ratio (Covenant 1.25) 3.36 1.57 *
* Low ratio attributed to increase in power supply expenses.
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City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – July, 2006
Water/Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
8% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Revenue
Beginning Balance-Water (Un-audited) $ 44,148 $ 94,346 $ (50,198) 213.7%
Beginning Balance-Wastewater (Un-audited) 258,767 785,946 (527,179) 303.7%
Interest Earned 20,000 1,400 18,600 7.0%
Transfer from Water WW for Water 333,486 - 333,486 0.0%
Transfer from Water WW for WasteWater 333,487 - 333,487 0.0%
Transfer from Impact Fee Reserve 850,000 - 850,000 0.0%
Total $ 1,839,888 $ 881,692 $ 958,196 47.9%
Expenses
Water $ 562,025 $ 19,800 $ 542,225 3.5%
Wastewater 1,221,215 19,904 1,201,311 1.6%
Water Treatment Plant 31,000 - 31,000 0.0%
Water Meter Reading 5,648 - 5,648 0.0%
Budget Bal. Water - Working Capital - Unaudited 10,000 - 10,000 0.0%
Budget Bal. Wastewater - Working Capital - Unaud 10,000 - 10,000 0.0%
Total $ 1,839,888 $ 39,704 $ 1,800,184 2.2%
City of Dover
Finance Department
Monthly Report – July, 2006
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund Summary
8% of
Budget YTD Balance Budget
Revenue
Beginning Balance (Un-audited) $ 2,471,378 $ 2,709,730 $ (238,352) 109.6%
Interest Earnings 214,000 5,948 208,052 2.8%
Transfer from Depreciation Fund 3,374,792 - 3,374,792 0.0%
General Service Billing 645,749 - 645,749 0.0%
Total $ 6,705,919 $ 2,715,678 $ 3,990,241 40.5%
Expenses
Transmission/Distribution $ 1,656,654 $ 228,125 $ 1,428,529 13.8%
Electrical Engineering 4,972,724 37,407 4,935,317 0.8%
Administration 16,300 - 16,300 0.0%
Meter Reading 60,241 - 60,241 0.0%
Total $ 6,705,919 $ 265,532 $ 6,440,387 4.0%
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Dover Police Department
Monthly Report
To
Mayor & City Council
“To Protect and Serve”
August 2006
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September 14, 2006
The Honorable Stephen R. Speed, Mayor
Members of Dover City Council
City Hall
Dover, DE 19901
Mayor Speed and Council Members:
The following is the report on Police Department activities for the month of August 2006:
COMPLAINTS 24,000
19,208 20,151 20,654 19,820 20,565
Total complaints received through August 31, 2006, 20,000
numbered 20,565. This is an increase of 745
complaints over the same time period for last year. 16,000
12,000
8,000
4,000
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
20
17 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS
16 Cases Reported in
August
12
9 Cases Cleared in
8 August
5 4 Cases Cleared from
4 2 Previous Months
1 1
0 0
0
Burglary Robbery Rape
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Report to Mayor and Council
August 2006
Page 2 Enforcement Action
Abandoned Vehicles 5
QUALITY OF LIFE TASK FORCE Alcohol Violations 14
Assist Other 72
Bike on Sidewalk 1
City Park Violations 12
The Task Force was deployed in the following areas throughout the City:
Criminal Arrests 75
Capitol Green, Dover Village, North New Street, South New Street, Lincoln Drug Related Arrests 67
Park, Fulton Street, University Courtyard Apartments, Clearfield Apartments, Loud Music 28
Village of Westover, Liberty Court, Country Club Apartments, Wal-Mart, Miscellaneous Violations 6
Greenway Lane, Courtney Square, Forrest Avenue, North Governors Avenue, Parking Violations 25
Loockerman Street, McKee Road, Dover Budget Inn, Hazel Road, Silver Lake, Peddler/Soliciting 0
Cecil Street, Kent Avenue, Walker Road, South Queen Street, Manchester Prostitution 0
Square, Mishoe Towers, Fairview Avenue, Hamlet, Boston Market, Wanted Checks/CPC’s 18
Applebee’s, Wesley College, Spence’s Bazaar, AC Moore, Persimmon Tree, Warnings/Traffic Arrests 67
Whatcoat Apartments, Kings Highway, Bubbas, Barrister Place, Oak Lane Fugitive 21
Meetings 0
Collections of D.C.O.’s 0
Total Contacts 411
16,000 14,138 12,763
11,871 11,347 12,736
12,000
8,000 TRAFFIC ARRESTS
4,000 The department issued 12,736 traffic citations through this
reporting period. This is a decrease of 27 citations over the
0 number issued during the same period last year.
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
1,800
1,541 1,482 1,478 1,418
1,395
1,200
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
Through August 31st, Dover Police investigated 1,418 traffic 600
accidents. This is a decrease of 60 accidents investigated during
the same period last year.
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
19%
911 Calls
911 CENTER
Administrative
Calls During the month of August, our 911 Center handled a total
81% of 14,260 calls averaging 460 calls per day. Dispatchers
handled 2,713 calls on the 911 lines, an average of 88 calls
per day.
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Report to Mayor and Council
August 2006
Page 3
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & BASIC LIFE SUPPORT DIVISION:
Prime Care Medical Transport, Inc. responded to 457
emergency calls in August, resulting in 353 patient 8%
transports. The average response time from dispatch
by 911 to arrival on scene was 7 minutes and 45 Transports
seconds. Additional units responded to 120 of the 457 26%
Additional Units
calls.
66% No Transport
12,000 CITY ORDINANCE SUMMONS
7,639 7,279 Through August, we issued 6,633 city ordinance
8,000 6,391 6,870 6,633 summons a decrease of 237 summons over August of
5,416
4,713
last year. *Note: of those summonses issued in
4,508 4,813 4,555
August, 24 were issued for handicapped parking
4,000 violations, 20 for fire lane parking violations, 58 for
false alarms (43 for 3-5 alarms, 11 for 6-9 alarms, 4
for 10-15 alarms, and 0 for 16 or more alarms) and 49
0 for noise violations (41 for vehicle violations, 0 for
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 person violations and 8 for residence violations).
ISSUED PAID
Listed below are the major crimes and activities that occurred during the month of August:
• On August 1, 2006, members of the Quality of Life Task Force, Community Policing and the Juvenile
Section set up seven small block parties in different neighborhoods throughout Dover as part of the National
Night Out observance.
• On August 4, 2006, members of the Quality of Life Task Force arrested two subjects at White Oak
Condominiums. The subjects were arrested for various drug offenses and found to be in possession of 24.25
grams of marijuana.
• On August 5, 2006, Detectives arrested a subject for Attempted Robbery 1st after he entered the WAWA on
North DuPont Highway, displayed a handgun and demanded money. The subject fled and was arrested a
short time later by responding officers.
• On August 9, 2006, Detectives arrested a subject for four counts of burglary. The burglaries occurred during
the month of June and July 2006 at Ennis Business Associates on Forrest Avenue.
• On August 13, 2006, Dover Officers investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident on US 13 south of the
Puncheon Run Exit. Investigation revealed that a motorcycle struck a pickup truck in the rear causing the
operator of the motorcycle to fall, striking the ground. The operator of the motorcycle was not wearing a
helmet.
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Report to Mayor and Council
August 2006
Page 4
Major crimes and activities that occurred during the month of August continued:
• On August 17, 2006, members of the Quality of Life Task Force observed a drug transaction between two
subjects in the parking lot of the Dover Mall. Both subjects were arrested without incident and found to be in
possession of 8.10 grams of marijuana.
• On August 17, 2006, members of the Drugs, Vice, & Organized Crime Section conducted a prostitution sting
in the downtown area of Dover. As a result of this operation two male subjects were arrested for patronizing a
prostitute.
• On August 24, 2006, the Department held its second Chat with Chief Meeting in the Public Assembly Room.
• On August 28, 2006, members of the Drugs, Vice, & Organized Crime Section executed a search warrant on
Village Drive in Dover. As a result of the search warrant officers seized 441.6 grams of cocaine and arrested
two subjects.
• On August 28, 2006, Dover Officers responded to a residence on Green Blade Drive for a check on the
welfare. Upon entering the residence the remains of a female were found in an upstairs bedroom. The body
was turned over to the State Medical Examiners Office. The cause of death has been listed as natural causes.
• On August 30, 2006, members of the Drugs, Vice, & Organized Crime Section executed a search warrant at a
room in the Fairfield Inn. As a result of this search warrant officers seized 412.2 grams of crack cocaine and
23 Percocet pills. One person was arrested during this incident.
• On August 31, 2006, a citizen located the skeletal remains of a human in the wooded area west of Crawford
Carroll Drive. The remains were turned over to the State Medical Examiners office. This investigation is still
on-going.
• On August 31, 2006, the Department held its Promotions & Awards Ceremony. James Hosfelt was promoted
to Lieutenant, Sandra Smetana was promoted to Sergeant, Christopher Hermance was promoted to Corporal
and Brian Allen was promoted to Patrolman First Class. Several employees received awards.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeffrey Horvath
Chief of Police
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Monthly Report
August 2006
Office of City Assessor
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TO: City Council
FROM: City Assessor
DATE: September 25, 2006
RE: Office of City Assessor Monthly Activity (August 2006)
RESIDENTIAL RE-VALUATION:
# Delineated residential area of the City into four neighborhoods of approximately 2900 properties.
# Prepared initial taxpayer notification and communication letters(City Manager & City Council
Members copied). Redrafting in process/ Suggestions by City Manager.
# Interviewed Multiple Regression Analysis (MRA)/Modeling Consultants. We have prepared
necessary data in disk form to put project out for bid.
# Generated an expanded GIS map of the PILOT area (complete). Approximately 2900 properties.
# Assistant City Assessor, Cheryl Russell, has attended and successfully completed a course on
Residential Modeling and is scheduled to take a second residential modeling course in September
2006.
COMMERCIAL RE-VALUATION:
# Delineated the Route 13 corridor business re-valuation area. Changes due to Dover Downs
International Speedway (rezonings)
# Initial draft of letters to all taxpayers requesting physical, economic, sales and occupancy data for each
business. The various stratums of Commercial properties will have modeling schedules designed for
the valuation/equalization process. (Progressing)
CHARTER REVIEW:
# Reviewed Delaware State Laws and City of Dover Charter for recommendations to Charter Review
Committee.
# Submitted to City Clerk for transmission to Charter Committee for review.
# Met with Charter Review Committee
MAP CONVERSION PROJECT:
# Converting mis-matched City Property Identification Number (PIN) to coincide with Kent County PIN
(Approximately 1,000). We have developed and are executing a plan for this conversion on a monthly
basis. Four have been discovered and changed.
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NEW PERSONNEL:
# We are in the selection process for this full time position.
# We have hired a temporary employee - Jill Resh
-Creation of new In addition to filing and scanning property cards, she has also taken on other tasks:
Building Permit processing; Deed entries; procedural forms; etc.
-During a routine Building Permit search, she has found a rezoning request map which resulted in a
$16,632 increase in tax revenue for this fiscal year.
OFFICE SPACE:
# New Mapping Storage equipment is in place.
DEEDS/BUILDING PERMITS:
# Deeds and Building Permits are being processed and entered into HTE and CAMA on a weekly basis.
SCANNING/FILING PROJECT:
# Returning to file approximately 9,000 property record cards which were left over from CLT
Revaluation effort of 2005. We have filed approximately 3,000 of the 12,000 files (which are
currently stored in boxes)
# Purchased/Received a duplex scanner to reduce paper files to electronic files.
# We have hired a temporary employee (Jill Resh) to head up this effort which shall take a minimum
of six months.
AD VALOREM TAX APPEALS:
# At this time, we are handling eight commercial appeals (City Assessor, Donald Capuano). Out of
the Commercial appeals, two have stipulated their values and will be recommended to the Tax
Appeals Committee in October. All eight appeals will be heard on October 17, 2006, between
10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. An agenda has been established and forwarded to the City Clerk’s
Office.
PROCEDURES REVIEWED AND CHANGED:
# Transfer Tax Requirements - this function will be handled by the Assessor’s Office, beginning
September 25, 2006.
OTHER TRAINING ACTIVITY:
# Collaboration with the Assistant City Assessor and the Assessor in preparation for her professional
designation with IAAO.
# Weekly training program in place.
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City of Dover
Assessor's Monthly Report
Fiscal Year 2007
Property Tax Assessments and Collections
Assessed Value Senior State Assessment Taxable Taxes Billing Adjusted Total Tax Taxes
Month Before Exemptions Exemptions Exemptions Adjustments Value Levied Adjustments Billing Collections Outstanding
July $ 3,145,743,800 $ (19,147,500) $ (598,387,800) $ 1,686,000 $ 2,529,894,500 $ 8,340,118 $ (45,990) $ 8,294,128 $ 6,071,304 $ 2,430,111
August 3,147,429,800 (19,197,500) (598,387,800) (55,800) $ 2,529,788,700 - (540) $ 8,293,588 1,631,316 798,256
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
Tax Adjustments $ 47,796
Year to Date (excludes BID tax) $ 1,630,200 8,341,384 $ 7,702,620
Other Tax Related Cash Receipts
Current
Month YTD
Penalties (recorded when received; not billed) $ 7,790 $ 13,324
Pay In Lieu Of
Luther Towers $ - 13,165
Dover Housing $ 1,500 $ 3,000
$ 16,165
Farmland Rollback
$ -
Total Property Tax Receipts $ 8,370,873
Transfer Taxes $ 228,164 $ 496,993
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
August 2006
“ROAD TO RESULTS”
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
Customer Services
• Had a meeting and a conference call with Burns & McDonnell regarding the Rate Study.
• Participated in review of the 2006 Citizen Survey with City employees.
Budget, Program Development:
• Continued preparation of final budget document.
• Participated in interview process of Public Utilities Manager candidates.
Human Resources
• FOP mediation was held.
• Final three candidates for the position of Public Utilities Manager visited the City.
• Reviewed employee and internal Customer Survey results with the supervisors.
Information Technology
• 1,098 viruses were detected and averted as well as 57,040 junk e-mails.
• Nearly all replacement PCs wee rolled out in August as part of the annual life cycle process.
Parks, Recreation & Library
• 779 patrons attended 28 children’s programs held by the Library.
• United States Tennis Association (USTA) sponsored a “Tennis Carnival” with us in Dover Park on
August 8 with 150 youths participating.
• Two softball tournaments took place at Schutte Park. The Kent County Association of Realtors hosted
four Delaware teams on August 12. On August 19, the United States Softball Association hosted eight
teams from Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
Public Services
• Staff continued with the implementation of the new organizational structure.
Public Utilities
• Began interviews for the Public Utilities Department.
• Completed water distribution system-wide flushing on August 4, 2006.
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CUSTOMER SERVICES
Work Orde rs Processed Extensions of Credit
2,420 615 593 617
700
578 545
2,500 600
481 504
1,983 442 458
1,864 1,895
2,250 500 421 407
375
1,713 1,714 1,727
358
1,698 1,662
1,601 1,599
2,000 400
1,373 1,324
1,750 300
1,500 200
1,250 100
1,000 0
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE CUSTOMER PAYMENT USAGE
Fiscal Year 2007 Fiscal Year 2006
Bank Drafts , Drive-Thru Drive-Thru
Credit Cards , Window , Bank Draf ts, Window , 6,700,
3,631, 6%
4,571, 8% 5,496, 9% 3,266, 9% 19%
Credit Cards ,
3,891, 11%
Over the
Counter,
11,931, 20%
Mail, Drop Box , Over the
Mail, Drop Box ,
34,292, 57% Counter,
10,338, 29%
11,143, 32%
REPORT OF OPERATIONS
FY 2007 FY 2006
Aug 2006 Aug 2005 Difference Year-to-Date Year-to-Date
Final Bills 704 828 -124 1,335 1,452
Estimated Bills 260 191 69 530 344
Penalties Posted $11,792.22 $11,645.26 $146.96 $21,905.07 $20,918.92
Extensions of Credit - Amount Extended $119,183.07 $106,404.43 $12,778.64 $184,214.55 $172,623.26
Balance Transfers $6,173.95 $4,558.60 $1,615.35 $11,727.31 $7,193.98
Utility Collections $22,103.79 $50,300.84 -$28,197.05 $59,399.53 $52,936.22
Special Assessments $294.89 $500.00 -$205.11 $504.78 $600.00
Miscellaneous Billings $17,409.43 $14,953.39 $2,456.04 $110,200.97 $130,692.44
Returns - Checks $21,307.21 $9,975.88 $11,331.33 $30,923.74 $31,029.83
Return Check Charges $975.00 $875.00 $100.00 $1,662.75 $1,515.00
Cuts for Non-Payment 556 798 -242 991 1,316
Cuts for Non-Payment - Amount $103,012.36 $170,716.35 -$67,703.99 $167,545.91 $247,842.15
Reconnects - Service Charges $17,000.00 $18,050.00 -$1,050.00 $30,500.00 $32,350.00
Court Cases 0 0 0 0 0
Tamperings 0 2 -2 0 2
Recycling Customers * 456 0 456 456 0
Transfer Tax Received 226,634.80 n/a 226,634.80 226,634.80 n/a
Monition Sales 0.00 n/a 0.00 0.00 n/a
* As of 9/9/06, the City had 525 recycling customers which meets our goal to continue the recycling program.
SOP / CIP Updates
• Re-sequence and re-route meter routes. Approximately 13,680 electric and 2,993 water meters have been changed out.
• Hire an Account Clerk III to supervise the billing and collections efforts. Interviews began in August.
• Hire an Account Clerk I. Position has been filled.
• Install an Itron Mobile Collection System with GPS mapping in Meter Reading to maximize efficiency, reduce costs and improve
performance.
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CENTRAL SERVICES
Fleet Operations & Maintenance Costs Item s on Hand With No Usage Over 36 Months
80000 200
$800,000
70000
Total Work Orders
$700 ,000
60000
Total Dollars
150 $600,000
50000
$500 ,000
40000
$400,000
30000
100 $300,000
20000
$200,000
10000
$100 ,000
0 50 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
A ug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug 05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
Electric Water General
To tal Dollars To tal Wo rk Orders
Work Orders 153 Electric $687,110.70
Fleet Maintenance $10,946.37 (Excludes Melvin’s Sunoco) Water $ 40,547.43
Fuel $58,811.31 General $ 37,049.15
Stock Purc hase s by Fund Warehouse Stock
$ 2,400,000.00 2,750
$850,000
$ 2,350,000.00 2,700
$750,000
$650,000 $ 2,300,000.00 2,650
$550,000
$ 2,250,000.00 2,600
$450,000
$350,000 $ 2,200,000.00 2,550
$250,000 $ 2,150,000.00 2,500
$150,000
$ 2,100,000.00 2,450
$50,000 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
Electric Water General Total Dollar V alue Total Line Items
Electric $474,725.04 Water $41,845.66 General $14,736.64 Total Dollar Value $2,219,751.18 Total Line Items 2,555
SOP / CIP Updates (percentages below represent percent completed)
• Renovation of Pear Street Warehouse – Project #SP001. Ongoing – three-year project. (45%)
• Fuel Management System. Bid opening held May 15, 2006. Two proposals were reviewed and demonstrations
given by both vendors. Bid awarded to Trak Engineering July 25, 2006. Purchase order sent. Vehicle information
from departments sent to vendor for processing into new system. (85%)
• Examine possible alternatives to using an outside mail sorting service.
• Obtain space and training from the I/T Department to post bid tabulations on the City Web site by December 2006.
Per Pete Gregg, suggestion submitted to I/T Department last year. (0%)
• Meet with Fleet Maintenance customers to examine ways to better schedule preventative maintenance so that more
preventative maintenance can be completed on time.
• Space Needs Study Implementation Project # FM0701 (15%).
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HUMAN RESOURCES
Custom er Service Contacts Payroll Hours
800 8000
700 7000
600
6000
500
5000
400
4000
300
3000
200
2000
100
0 1000
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
0
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 05 06 06 05 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 05
App licati ons Processed 117 159 62 66 0 29 51 95 343 199 57 89 184
Employees Assist ed 67 76 71 63 59 62 84 98 52 68 53 42 63 Overt ime 3697 1257 1832 1932 1977 1608 1547 24 78 1426 1110 1427 1598 1897
151 106 24 45 68 55 42 75 343 107 57 48 102 Sick 1713 2866 1387 1667 1372 1694 1402 2335 1477 1663 2674 2904 3466
Cit izens Assist ed
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Category 05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 Total
Caucasian 328 302* 304 304 305 305 307 309 308 308 307 307 308 N/A
Minorities 65 66* 66 66 67 67 67 66 67 67 66 66 65 N/A
Hired 3 8 4 1 2 1 2 3 2 2 1 1 6 36
Terminated / 1 3 2 1 0 1 0 2 2 2 3 1 6 24
Resigned / Retired
Promoted 0 0 2 2 0 0 3 3 1 2 5 5 3 26
Jobs Posted 5 6 2 3 0 4 5 5 6 7 7 6 8 64
Workers’ Comp. 7 6 5 5 2 1 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 51
Injuries
Workers’ Comp. Hours 12 161 2 104 43 0 45 21 0 3 72 160 344 967
*An internal audit was conducted by the Human Resources Department on the number of employees. Taking into account the new hires, terminations,
resignations and retirements for September, the number of Caucasians was decreased by 26 and the minorities increased by 1.
• Workers’ Comp. hours may not be the result of injuries that occurred during the current month.
• Jobs Posted – Relief Fire Dispatcher, Admin. Assist. (Tax Assessor), Programmer Analyst, MEO I (Sanitation and Streets), Field Service Representative III
(Meter Reading) Account Clerk III (Customer Service) and Assessment Valuation Specialist.
• Employee(s) Hired – Planner, Library Page, Account Clerk III (Finance-Temp), Account Clerk I (Customer Service), Fire Dispatcher and Payroll Specialist.
Workers' Comp Injuries Workers' Comp. Hours
Electric and Public W orks were combined in May and became Electric and Public W orks were combined in May and became
the Public Utilit ies Department. Figures from May 2005 – April the Public Utilit ies Department. Figures from May 2005 – April
400
2006 have been omitted for the Electric and Public W orks 360 2006 have been omitted for the Electric and Public W orks
6 departments. 320 departments..
280
4 240
200
160
2 120
80
0 40
0
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
Public Utilities Public Services Police Others Public Utilities Public Servic es Police Others
•
Public Utilities - 1 Public Services - 2 Police – 0 Others - 0 Public Utilities – 0 Public Services – 159 Police –185 Others – 0
SOP / CIP Updates
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• Effectively negotiate a labor agreement with the FOP. Presentation will be made to Council on September 11.
• Work with Finance, Administrative Services, and the local Union leadership to investigate medical benefit
alternatives for employees and retirees. The H/R, Finance, I/T and Public Utilities directors, and the Senior City
Admin. and H/R Coordinator began meeting weekly in February as discussions with local unions were unsuccessful.
Suggested alternatives have been determined and discussed with the City Manager.
• Develop Supervisory Training modules and programs utilizing both internal and external resources. H/R Director has
received the names of employees who are interested in receiving training through Dale Carnegie.
• Effectively negotiate a labor agreement with the IUE and IBEW.
• Work with the City Clerk’s Office to transfer insurance claims processing from the City Clerk to the Human
Resources Department by June of 2007.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
www.DoverDE.net
Service Requests Received
100 $800
500
80 $600
400
300 60
$400
438 388 368
40
200
322 353 305 334 317 356 304 349
100 276 262 20 $200
0 0 $0
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
Active Customers Net Income
Active Customers – 48 Net Income - $285
ww w. Dover.DE.US
Supported PCs
250
800,000
200 700,000
Pages Viewed
150 600,000
500,000
100
601,095 669,324
529,255 504,608
400,000
473,236 411,402 408,339 421,410
322,780 305,358 343,064 351,325 334,094
50 300,000
200,000
0
100,000
Aug. Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
0
05 05 Aug05Sep 05Oct 05
Nov 06
Dec 06 06 M06
Jan Feb 06 M ay06Jun 06Jul 06
ar Apr Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
PCs Supported Windows 2000 o r XP
PCs Supported – 235
As of Augus t 2006, only “PCs Supported ” will be given. The goal for
Windows 2000 or XP has been rea ched.
Performance Indicators Current Month Last Month Same Month Last Year
iSeries Availability 100% 97.7% 99.6%
Server Availability 100% 98.7% 100%
Programming Requests Completed 16 15 2
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AS/400 Connections (concurrent/authorized users) 36% 36% 36%
PCs Supported 235 228 222
Servers Supported 8 8 6
(Availability statistics based on 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. M-F)
SOP / CIP Updates
• Implement an Information Technology Emergency Preparedness Plan that will provide a platform for business
restoration within 48 hours of a major disaster. Nothing new to report in August.
• Implement E-Government Strategy Plan – Web Programmer resigned. We began the replacement recruiting process.
• Develop a printer life cycle methodology. Gathering statistics on usage and defining relevant criteria for estimating life
expectancy.
• Support Citywide Phone VoIP Project Implementation – Equipment ordered and received. Verizon agreement reached
on porting existing phone numbers.
• Network Infrastructure Upgrade.
PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY
Library
Children Serv ices
Adult Services
4800
4000 4400
3500 4000
3600
3000 3200
2500 2800
2400
2000
2000
1500 1600
1000 1200
800
500 400
0 0
Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
Ref erenc e Reader's Adv isory Outreach Electronic As sistance Ref erence Reader's Adviso ry Outreach Electro nic Ass istance
Reference – 689 Reader’s Advisory – 182 Reference – 148 Reader’s Advisory - 187
Outreach – 50 Electronic Assistance – 469 Outreach – 98 Electronic Assistance - 65
Circulation AUGUST 06 FYTD 07 AUGUST 05 FYTD 06
Dover residents 17,575 34,986 16,435 32,350
Kent residents 17,349 35,347 18,344 36,702
Non-county residents 1,133 2,463 1,054 2,107
Registrations
Dover residents 422 837 245 427
Kent residents 315 595 279 474
Non-county residents 9 16 13 21
Other
Visiting patrons 34,973 68,237 21,968 41,339
Meeting room usage 100 280 20 60
Photocopier usage 1,932 3,947 2,024 3,955
Holds placed 4,989 9,432 1,198 2,533
Dial-a-Story 1,331 3,185 2,290 4,257
Internet usage 6,287 12,207 5,486 10,853
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Other Points of Interest
Interlibrary: 2,641 items loaned out Technical services: Added 1,727 items
2,348 items borrowed Deleted 2,786 items
Volunteers completed 439 hours of service.
SOP / CIP Updates
• Develop potential locations, funding sources, and preliminary operating concepts for regional library in Dover.
Prepared presentation to Kent County Levy Court for September meeting.
• Purchase site for anchor library and develop an architectural plan. Met with State Library staff to discuss Fiscal Year
2008 funding.
• Update signage throughout the building to better assist patrons with locating materials and meeting areas. Installed
signage indicating our health and philanthropy collections.
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Parks and Recreation
Recreation Revenue Recreation Revenue Breakdown
$30,000.00
35,000 $25,000.00
30,000 $20,000.00
25,000 $15,000.00
20,000
$10,000.00
15,000
$5,000.00
10,000
5,000 $0.00
A ug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul A ug
0 05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug General Rental Payments Sports
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 Leagues P AL & Spec. Events Trips
General - $ 195 Rental Payments - $567 Sports - $115
Leagues - $10,894 Trips - $1,209
Rentals AUGUST 06 FYTD 07 AUGUST 05 FYTD 06
Baseball/Softball Field Rentals* 62 116 52 107
Dover Park Pavilions (2) 1 23 2 25
Multipurpose/Field Hockey Field Rentals* 13 33 9 27
Recreation Center 13 45 24 66
Silver Lake Pavilions (2) 7 18 5 15
Soccer Field Rentals* 3 5 4 8
Stage 4 9 5 10
*These numbers reflect groups that utilized our facilities during August.
Program Attendance AUGUST 06 FYTD 07 AUGUST 05 FYTD 06
Field Hockey Camp 24 24 14 14
Bus Trip – New York City 20 20 Not offered in August 2005
Play Piano By Ear 5 5 Not offered in August 2005
Tennis – Adult 6 6 10 10
Tennis – Youth 28 28 45 45
Season Champions
Field Hockey League Softball League
• Adult Field Hockey League ~ East Coast Motor Cars • Men’s Northern Division ~ All – Span
• High School League ~ Caesar Rodney High School • Men’s Southern Division ~ Messina Plumbing
• Summer Leaague Stats: 19 teams / 438 roster participants / • Men’s Eastern Division ~ F & T Mortgage
101 games played • Men’s Western Division ~ EZ Pass
• Co-Ed League ~ Delmarva Pole Building Supply
• Summer League Stats: 51 teams / 1,089 roster
participants / 622 games played
Delaware Prevention Network
• Creating Lasting Family Connections continued with its collaboration of program efforts with local agencies.
SOP / CIP Updates
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• Initiate Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance in City parks and recreational facilities. Handicap accessible sidewalk
construction discussed for Silver Lake.
• Implement Construction Plan for indoor recreation facility. Continued to move forward with construction plan.
• Begin construction on the John W. Pitts Recreation Center – Held a mandatory pre-bid meeting on August 22.
• Dover Park Enhancement - PR0504 (State Match) – Received quote from vendor (Ducks Fencing).
• Mayfair Park Playground Enhancement - PR0505 (State Match) – Ordered play equipment using U.S. Communities bid pricing
through GameTime c/o West Recreation.
• Mirror Lake Dredging - PR0402 – Began data collection for Brownfield application.
• Replace Stagemobile. – Nothing new to report.
• Park and Playground Improvement Program – Nothing new to report.
• Schutte Park Land – Donation – Nothing new to report.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Administration
Administrative review and inspection services continued on all residential and commercial developments. The
following residential subdivisions are in various phases of construction:
Oak Shadows Emerald Pointe Lexington Glenn
Village of Westover (Phases III, IV & V) Four Seasons Nottingham Meadows
Fox Hall West Addition (Phases II & III) Stoney Creek (Phase II) Clearview Meadows
Fox Hall West (Phase IV) Wild Meadows
Maple Glen Village of Cannon Mill
Acorn Farms (Phases II & III) Hidden Creek
Sanitation
Mont hly Total Refus e Collection (Tons )
Sanitation Hours
1257.18
1099.69
720.5
843.86
764
1400 1047.66
565.02
1200 1250 Mechanized 651 1136.46
Collection 395.55 624
1000
739.95
1000 977.21
679.39
Hand Trash 420.26 1,085
750 Collection 1050.91
1,052
800
386.89
600
500 Container 47 541.68
862.63
250 Repair/Delivery 5 1044.24
400 640.46
0 Electronic 9 1051.58
200 Goods Pickup 8
Bulk Collection
819.06
1233.54
0 640.81
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan 1187.58
Feb M ar Apr M ay JunAugus
Jul tAug
654.03 06
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
1158.34
570.01 Augus t 05
B ulk Autom ated
1193.62
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AUGUST 06 FYTD 07 AUGUST 05 FYTD 06
Tons Dry Waste Collected 248.40 524.69 332.85 671.29
Tipping Fee Savings Realized $4,843.80 $10,231.46 $6,490.58 $13,090.16
Trips to DSWA Sandtown Landfill 371 731 375 719
Total Tonnage to DSWA 1,763.63 3,576.00 1,997.13 3,809.60
90-Gallon Containers Delivered 41 93 50 109
300-Gallon Containers Delivered 4 7 1 1
Streets
AUGUST 06 FYTD 07 AUGUST 05 FYTD 06
Signs Installed 29 58 69 76
Signs Repaired 4 14 5 24
Curbs Painted Yellow (Feet) 0 0 184 295
New Posts Installed 10 18 17 20
Storm Catch Basins Cleaned 0 200 0 0
Storm Catch Basin Cleaning (Hrs.) 0 40 0 0
Hot Mix Patching (Tons) 68 143 9 61
Cold Mix Patching (Hrs.) 18 66 66 92
Concrete Work (Hrs.) 501 617 140 254
Concrete Patching (Cubic Yards) 46 751 20 29
Street and Alley Maintenance (Hrs.) 163 304 177 329
Street Sweeping (Miles) 1,353 2,592 1,697 3,114
Street Sweeping (Cubic Yards) 216 396 240 432
Grounds
Arborist Crew
AUGUST 06 AUGUST 05
Trees Removed 161* 14
Trees Pruned 44 88
Root Prunings 13 12
Stumps Removed 1 0
*The majority of the trees removed were in areas mowed with the boom axe such as Dover Park, Park Drive and
Schutte Park.
Watered young trees during drought.
Assisted with herbicide application at the Capital Scrap Yard site.
Beautification Crew
Performed routine annual bed maintenance including edging, weeding, de-blooming, scratching and an enormous
amount of watering during drought.
Landscape Repair/Special Projects Crew
Watered young trees during drought with both the 300-gallon and the 500-gallon sprayers. Purchased 20 Tree
Gator drip irrigation bags to help with the watering.
Assisted Beautification Crew with watering and weeding beds.
Mulched in 280 trees in the back tank. These trees were purchased at Ronny’s Garden World through a grant from
the 2005 Urban and Community Forestry Program.
Mulched 14 trees at Silver Lake Park before putting Tree Gators around them.
Applied 175 gallons of Roundup Pro Herbicide at the old Capital Scrap Yard site.
Applied 20 gallons of Roundup Pro at the following locations: Dover Police Department, Constitution Place, Fire
Station #1 and Kirkwood Street alley.
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Grounds Maintenance/Mowing Crews
Mowed all areas including parks, around City buildings, ditches rights-of-way including 280 acres.
Mowed with the boom-axe at the following locations: Ditches at Williams Park and Dover Downs, hedgerow and
ditch at Dover Park, woods line at Schutte Park, Saulsbury Road ditch.
SOP/CIP Updates (percentages below represent percent completed)
FY-2006 Street Program (ST06011) – 95%
FY-2006 Concrete Program (ST0602) – 100%
Generic Subdivision Signs (ST0505) – 25%
Silver Lake Dam Improvements – 10%
FY-2007 Street Program (ST0701) – 10%
FY-2007 Concrete Program (ST0702) – 5%
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Electric
System Peak Total System Load
167.0 170.9 173.0
153.4 85,314 83,588 83,208
200.0
146.0 150.2
100,000
116.7 111.7 71,877 69,529
104.0 106.7 104.0
63,388
150.0
100.5
60,690 61,732 59,576 59,198
80,000
57,072 57,349
94.0
53,253
MW
MWH
100.0
60,000
50.0
40,000
0.0
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug 20,000
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
OutagesGaine d/Lost
No. of Customers
50 20,000
60
40 53 15,000
Customers
Outages
50
30
40 34 36 35
31
10,000
20
27
30 5,000
21
10 19 20 18
20 10 13 13
0 0
10 Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
0
Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb M ar Apr M ay Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 Outages05
05 06 06 06 06 Customers
06 06 06 06
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Outages 16 Customers 253
ELECTRIC OUTAGE REPORT
Outages 24 Customers 1,131
OUTAGE TIME TIME # OF URD
# DATE OUT IN CIRCUIT LOCATION DEVICE CUST CAUSE ACTION OVH
06- 08- 16:14 17:22 12203 10 The Green Fuse 1 Q Replaced Fuse URD
0103 01 17:48 18:57 12403 240 S.Shore Dr. Trans 3 G Reset Trans OVH
06- 08- 18:27 19:14 12401 61 Julian Dr. Trans 5 G Reset Trans OVH
OVH
0104 01 20:51 21;53 12102 Cresent Dr. Trans 5 G Installed Fuse
OVH
06- 08- 07:13 07:51 12401 S Shore Dr Fuse 80 Q Replaced Fuse OVH
0105 01 03:54 05:15 12401 Janice Dr. Fuse 9 C Removed Vines & OVH
06- 08- Refused
0106 03 02:05 04:10 12401 Highland Ave. Fuse 11 C Remove Limbs & OVH
06- 08- 20:41 21:44 12602 Pickering Beach Fuse 28 E Refused OVH
0107 07 Removed Bird & Refused
06- 08- 19:14 20:04 12204 Rodney Rd. Fuse 9 Q Replaced Fuse OVH
OVH
0108 08 17:19 18:22 12503 Lafferty Ln. Cut out 1 A Replace Cut Out
OVH
08:06 08:55 12501 Green Hill Ave. Fuse 4 Q Replaced Fuse OVR
06- 08- 09:01 10:15 12204 Silver Lake Blvd. Fuse 12 E Replaced Fuse OVH
0109 11 15:00 16:35 12194 Forrest Ave. Trans 1 A Replaced Trans OVH
06- 08- 09:22 09:48 1294 Rodney Village Fuse 57 Q Replaced Fuse OVH
0110 11 07:38 10:04 12802 Dover Volkswagen Fuse 3 E Replaced Fuse OVH
01:14 07:00 12502 Acorn Farms Fuse 24 M Isolated Cable URD
06- 08- Replaced Fuse
0111 13
06- 08-
0112 14
06- 08-
0113 16
06- 08-
0114 20
06- 08-
0115 22
06- 08-
0116 23
06- 08-
0117 24
06- 08-
0118 25
CAUSE
A – Equipment Failure D – Auto Accident G – Overload (Trans) J – Dig In M – Bad URD Q – Unknown
B – Lighting E - Animal H – Weather Factor K – Substation Equip. N – Contractor/Line Crew X – Transformer
C – Tree Condition F – Overload I – Primary Tap L – Switching Error P – Homeowner
Transmission and Distribution
Completed Projects Active Projects / % Completed Projects in Design / % Completed
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• Rt. 9 Reconductoring • Grandview Mobile Home Park – 80% • Mayfair Bus Work – 90%
• Rt. 9 & White Oak Rd. • Robbins Hose Company #1 – 95% • Kent Acres Rehab. – 100%
• Dover Police Tower • Creekstone Center – 90% • Governors Avenue Rehab. – State Contract – 100%
• Lexington Farms – 50% • Fiber Map – 0%
• 69 KV to Mayfair Substation – 90% • SR1/SR9 Rebuild – 100%
• Dover Air Force Base–Phase I – 10% • Clearview – 100%
• White Oak - 90% • Feeders 3 & 4 – Phase II – 0%
• Clearview – Phases II & III – 30% • Emerald Pointe - Phase II - 100%
• Kent County AeroPark – 5% • Governors Lighting Wesley - Redesign - 90%
• Feeders 3 & 4 – Phase I – 70% • Cahne Medical Building - 0%
• Dover Downs 69 KV Relocation – 20% • Seskinore Townhouses - 100%
• 4 KV to 12 KV Conversion – 90% • North Street Improvements - 50%
• First Tenth – Lebanon Rd. - 5% • Cannon Mill Phase II - 100%
• Vera’s Haven – College Rd. - 5% • Cannon Mill Phase III - 100%
• Tall Pines – Dover Kenton Rd. - 30% • Nottingham Meadows - 100%
• Leipsic Rd. – Country Inn – 5% • Dover Air Force Base - Phase II - 100%
• College Road Biopsy Office – 50% • Dover Air Force Base - Phases III, IV & V – 100%
• Walgreens – 100%
• Hertrich Mazda – 0%
• Dover Saturn – 100%
• Cedar Chase Hotel – 100%
• Lakeland Office Building – 100%
• Jeffric Boulevard. – Marriott – 100%
% %
Underground Work Completed Overhead Work Completed
• Emerald Pointe Ongoing • Overhead maintenance Ongoing
• Cannon Mill Ongoing • Maintenance of City lighting Ongoing
• Vondaway Dr. Rebuild 75% • Pole replacements (11 poles) 90%
• Capitol Park – replacing meter pedestals 50% • Extensive work - Dover Air Force 80%
• ADA Improvements – Wyoming Ave. 100% Base Housing
• Total 4-12 KV conversion 98% • Infrared testing and repairs 20%
• Clearview Ongoing • Remove overhead line at State 100%
Ongoing
• Lexington Glenn College Rd.
100%
• Blue Lights Ongoing
• Dover Air Force Base – installing new
underground service
FY 05 Meter Stats
Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
05 05 05 05 05 06 06 06 06 06 06 06 06
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• Radio Read Meter 361 273 253 357 272 367 485 585 558 386 244 252 464
Installations
• Meters Tested 614 670 464 602 618 600 1029 1300 878 525 450 475 1.61
• Meters Junked 383 283 222 271 273 295 439 509 416 345 201 181 367
• Meters Removed 21 15 20 8 11 28 10 25 0 13 28 7 14
• Meter Changes 301 220 213 293 234 327 436 525 519 354 200 210 424
• New Services 35 37 26 48 25 27 23 40 28 18 25 24 21
• Services Retired 1 0 1 2 3 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 2
• System Operations
Center
Switching schedules 8 14 9 8 10 7 11 6 4 5 1 15 8
Work orders 639 764 957 1143 639 520 861 396 1157 1687 1861 2091 828
Miss Utility tickets called 1334 2049 2093 2484 1341 1332 1597 1821 1869 2016 1478
back 2257 2564
Tickets located 2001 2037 1893 1629 1326 1296 1056 1890 1869 1746 2073 1923 2112
Substation Relay
Substation Status
• McKee Road Repaired breaker 22-1030 & 22-1020
• Horsepond Installed three new breakers
• Station Upgrades Relays installed at Dover Downs, Dover Air Force Base, and Cartanza
SOP / CIP Updates (percentages below represent percent completed)
• Develop an Electric Department mapping system to assist crews with power restoration. Will be operational on
September 26, 2006.
• Hire two junior engineers to replace senior system engineer and senior SCADA technician. Pending hiring of new
Public Utilities Manager.
• Continue the Blue Light Security program in the City of Dover. Two blue lights have been installed in a pilot
program.
• Leverage and maximize the use of existing fiber optic outside plant and conduit by enhancing the existing fiber optic
network and sharing these facilities with key community stakeholders. RFP to be sent out by end of September.
CIP Project % Work % Work
Complete CIP Project Complete
d d
Mayfair 69/12 KV Transformer and Breaker – 0% College Road Capacitor – Project #EE0604 0%
Project #ES0105
69 KV Feeders 3 and 4 – Project #EE0601 70% Meter Testing Bench 50%
Mayfair to Mid City – Project #ET0502 90% Lighting Project and Rehabilitation 0%*
Lebanon Transformer 10% Governors Avenue Rebuild 0%
Dover Downs 69 KV Line Relocation 20% Radio Read Meter Changeout 25%*
Distribution Upgrades 10% Denneys Road Upgrade 10%
Replacement of 69 KV Breakers 10% Fiber Optics Replacement 5%
System Operations Automation 100% New Developments/Upgrades 25%
Kesselring Feeder 0%
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Water/Wastewater
Wate r Production/Billed Cons um ption/Flow to Ke nt County
250000000
Gallons
200000000
150000000
100000000
50000000
0
Aug 05 Sep 05 Oct 05 Nov 05 Dec 05 Jan 06 Feb 06 Mar 06 Apr i l 06 May 06 Jun 06 Jul 06 Aug 06
Total Water Produc tion Billed Cons umption Total Flow to Kent County
Total Water Production – 201,841,000 Billed Consumption – 154,946,000 Total Flow to Kent County – 92,838,630
AUG 06 AUG 05
Water Production – Daily Average 6,511,000 6,104,581
Fire Hydrants – Flushed 0 0
Fire Hydrants – Tested 0 0
Final Readings 371 315
Cutoffs 20 17
Turn-ons 17 9
New Inspections 30 57
Curb Boxes Located 72 99
Curb Boxes Adjusted 12 18
Water Service Lines Repaired 21 15
Water Meters Repaired 39 16
Radio Technology Installations 148 139
New Meters Added 11 27
Total Water Meters in City Distribution System 12,988 12,706
AUG 06 AUG 05
L.F. Sewer Lines Flushed 37,756 79,042
Sewer Lines Inspected 41,056 80,542
Feet Sewer Mains Videotaped 0 354
Manholes Inspected 187 604
Manholes Cleaned 165 595
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SOP/CIP Updates
• Reduce number of brown water complaints through the replacement of the old cast iron pipe system and the
improvement of system hydraulics. Staff has been working on the preliminary data collection aspects of the
recommendations as well as developing a proposal with Black & Veatch to perform various services. Staff has
continued to review system operations to try to minimize brown water complaints and is working on additional
operational policies to improve system dynamics. Complaints were associated with specific incidents related to water
main breaks and/or work.
• Reduce cost to the City arising from inflow/infiltration. Smoke testing locations have been determined, and
implementation of the work is being coordinated with the contractor. Smoke testing is anticipated to be begin in late
September or early October once preliminary planning efforts and necessary materials have been obtained.
• Integrate the new pump station mechanic crew into the maintenance operations. Five of the six mechanic positions
have been filled. The sixth mechanic is scheduled to start work in September.
• Increase the metering accuracy of the water/sewer utility through the expansion of the Meter Reading Technology
Upgrade Project. The budget for this program increased for FY 2007 to $175,000. Work on this project began more
aggressively in August 2006 following the July flushing operation. Currently, 16% of the budget has been spent.
• Increase the mapping accuracy of the water/sewer utility through the expansion of GIS. The request for a GIS
Technician for FY 2007 necessary to meet this goal was denied. It is anticipated that very little progress on this goal
will be made in FY 2007.
% of Work
CIP Project (Water) Completed
2006 - Southeast Water Loop (Design Phase) (WD0701) 85%
2006 - Scarborough Road Interconnection (Tidewater) (WD0601) 85%
Water Quality Improvements 10 %
Meter Reading Technology Upgrade 16%
Miscellaneous Distribution System 25%
Elevated Storage Tank Painting and Maintenance 5%
Cheswold Well (#8) Replacement) 5%
% of Work
CIP Project (Wastewater) Completed
2006 - Puncheon Run Motor Control & Pump Replacement (Construction) (WW0505) 85%
2006 - U.S. 13 East Sanitary Sewer Interceptor (WW0101) 3%
Inflow/Infiltration Removal (WS0501) 55%
Meter Reading Technology Upgrade 16%
Miscellaneous Sewer System Improvements 10%
Construction
• Utility crew:
1. State Street (Fox Property) – Installed new sewer main and laterals to properties.
2. Tidewater Connector (Wilmington College) – Installed new 12” water main for back up to Tidewater’s main.
3. Electric Division Easement – Hauled dirt to White Oak easement building roadway for maintenance access
through woods.
4. Water Division – Assisted with fixing water leaks in conjunction with the Water Division crews.
5. Grounds Division - Assisted with the unloading of two tractor trailer loads of trees.
6. Construction Shop – Cleaned shop and equipment. Cleaned up yard area.
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MONTHLY REPORT
Department of Planning & Inspections
P.O. Box 475
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: (302) 736-7010 Fax (302) 736-4217
Department
of Planning and Inspections
AUGUST 2006
PERSONNEL: Michael Albert (Planner I) joined the office as a new member of the Planning Staff on August
7th. He is a recent graduate of the University of Florida with a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional
Planning.
The Fire Marshal’s Office assisted KGH Bayhealth with their annual fire drills in the Operating Room (OR).
55 employees took part in the training. The training consisted of reacting to a fire and evacuating the OR.
Dover Downs provided two houses for training. These two houses are being torn down and were provided to
the City for training. One house was used to place a sprinkler system in and conduct test burns to see how a
residential sprinkler will operate. The other was used to do unattended cooking and electrical fires. This
training was attended by the City of Wilmington, the City of Dover, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and
Insurance Investigators were present as well. Lunch was provided by Unified Fire Investigations. Sprinklering
was provided by Bear Industries.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
At their August meeting the Planning Commission reviewed and provided recommendations on four proposed
Comprehensive Plan Amendments (one request of the original five was withdrawn). The Amendments involve
revisions to the Land Development Plan Map and a text amendment related to study of an east-west
transportation corridor. They will be heard before the City Council in September.
EDEN HILL TND
The Eden Hill Farm Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND) consists of five (5) large tracts: a preservation
area (historic house area), an office district area, a commercial district area, a residential area, and an open
space area. The next step in the process is the submission of Implementation Plans for Planning Commission
review outlining the more detailed development activities of each district in accordance with the Conceptual
Master Plan. The Planning Commission approved the application for the Residential District Implementation
Plan on June 19th and approved the Professional Office, Medical & Financial District Implementation Plan on
August 22nd. Both projects will be completing the necessary Administrative Reviews with the Planning Office,
other City Departments and state agencies to finalize the subdivision, site plans, and construction
documents leading up to the start of construction activities.
DEMOLITIONS
Currently, there are eight properties on the dangerous building list as follows: 101 Jefferson Court, 139-143 S.
Governors Avenue, 299 College Road, 45 S. New Street (House of Pride), 35 N. New Street (House of Pride),
309-311 W. Loockerman Street, 212 Green Blade Drive and the inground pool at 123 Blue Beach Drive. Bids
have been received for 139-143 S. Governors Avenue and the property has since been bought by the Downtown
Dover Development Corporation and they plan to demolish the structure. It is unclear whether they will use the
bids the City received or if they will re-bid the project. The asbestos survey for 299 College Road has been
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completed with 10 day notice given to DNREC to start the asbestos abatement and this should begin the week
of September 25, 2006. The public hearing before City Council for the pool located at 123 Blue Beach Drive is
scheduled for September 25, 2006. On September 11, 2006, the house at 212 Green Blade was brought before
City Council under emergency status, City Council declared the structure dangerous. Clean up of the property
at 101 Jefferson Court is nearly complete.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Policing: 1 Officer on foot patrol, Total hours of coverage 21, Citizen Contacts 165, Total number
of arrests 16.
Micro Enterprise Program
During the month of August, intakes were conducted for three (3) new clients to set up a business in the
Downtown area of which one (1) reported low to moderate income status; one (1) minority and two (2) females.
In addition, two (2) referrals were made to the Small Business Development Center for technical assistance.
For the month of August, the breakdown of statistics for clients served is: 3 new clients, 1 low moderate
income, 2 referrals, 2 walk-ins, 0 jobs gained and 0 businesses closed.
First State Resource and Development Council (RC&D) completed emergency repairs on 8 homes throughout
the City of Dover for the program year.
Community Development Staff attended Performance Measurement Training in Dallas, TX from August 14th –
16th which will be incorporated in the CAPER, Action Plan and Consolidated Plan. Staff also attended Section
106 Historic Preservation training and a Davis Bacon Workshop regarding monitoring construction projects.
MEETING REPORTS
Board of Adjustment:
The Board of Adjustment did not meet on August 16, 2006. The next scheduled meeting for the Board of
Adjustment will be held on September 20, 2006.
Dover Parking Authority: At its meeting of August 3, 2006 reports were given on the budget, permit sales,
Police Department activities, Main Street, DDDC Report and Water Street Collections.
Historic District Commission:
The Historic District Commission did not meet on August 17, 2006. The next scheduled meeting of the
Historic District Commission is September 21, 2006.
Planning Commission
At its meetings of August 21 & 22, 2006, the Planning Commission took the following actions:
1. AX-06-05 Lands of Donald M. Carey & Nancy Baker: South Side of Forrest Avenue: Moved to
forward approval to City Council.
2. C-06-06 Kenton Child Care Center II at 1298 McKee Road: Moved to approve with conditions.
3. C-06-07 Ancient Way Massage to be located at 235 West Loockerman Street: Moved to approve.
4. Z-06-02 Lands of Denneys Road, LLC at 4242 West Denneys Road: Rezoning from C-1A and R-
15 to RM-1: Moved to forward Denial to City Council.
5. Z-06-09 Lands of Leon and Dorothy Hansen located at 951 White Oak Road: Moved to forward
approval to City Council.
6. Z-06-10 Lands of Dover International Speedway, Inc.: Moved to forward approval to City Council.
7. Z-06-11 Lands of Dover Downs, Inc.: Moved to forward approval to City Council.
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8. Z-06-12 Proposed Text Amendment to the RG-1 Zoning District Regulations: Moved to forward
approval to City Council.
9. Z-06-07 Lands of Dover International Speedway located at Old Leipsic Road and Plaza Drive:
Moved to forward approval to City Council.
10. Z-06-08 Lands of Playtex Manufacturing located on Kings Highway: Moved to forward denial to
City Council.
11. MI-06-11 West Side Redevelopment Area east of Clarence Street: Moved to forward approval to
City Council.
12. SB-05-03 Lands of First State Business Center, LLC: Moved to approve a one year extension.
13. S-05-25 Brooks Machine: Addition to Building: Moved to approve a one year extension.
14. C-06-02 Revised DoveView Senior Apartments: Planned Neighborhood Design - Senior Housing
Project: Moved to approve with conditions.
15. S-06-30 Westside Carwash Building Addition at 805 Forest Street: Moved to approve with
conditions.
16. S-06-26 Eden Hill Farm - TND Professional Office, Medical and Financial District:
Implementation Plan: Moved to approve with conditions.
INSPECTIONS ACTIVITY
Permits and Licenses
Rental Dwelling, Public Occupancy & Lodging House Permits: Year to Date _____1,996____
Number of New Occupancies – August 2006 ______ 33____
Permit Fees Collected for Rental, Public Occupancy & Lodging Permits, August 2006 __$__2,830.00__
Number of Business Licenses & Mobile Homes Issued – August 2006 ___ 705_____
Total Number of Business Licenses & Mobile Homes for Year 7/1/06 to 6/30/07 ____ 1,503_____
Total Fee Collected for Business Licenses & Mobile Homes for August 2006 __$191,386.35__
Total for all Construction Permits* and Certificate of Occupancies Issued for Aug 2006 _____283______
Value of Construction & Fire Prevention projects permitted in August 2006 _$11,869,860 __
Fees Collected for Construction Permits and CO’s for August 2006 _$ 104,596___
*Construction permits include Building, Fire Prevention, Plumbing, and HVAC Permits
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Property Inspections: August 2006: Fire Marshal, Inspections - Property Maintenance
Office of the
Fire Marshal Building and Property
Fire and Safety Inspections 94 Maintenance Inspections
Fire Code Inspections 99 Building 352
Sprinkler and Fire Alarm 8 Plumbing/Mechanical 367
Certificate of Occupancy 93 Certificate of Occupancy 39
Alarm Activation Follow-ups 4 Total New Construction 758
Fire Investigations 2 Complaints 141
Total Inspections 300 Observed by Inspectors 254
Non-Inspection Hours Fire/Life Safety 41
Office 137 Total Inspections 1194
Training 65.5 Non-Inspection Hours Office 372
Plan Review 10 Training 24
Plan Review 84.5
During the month of August, Planning & Inspections
staff logged in 700 walk-in traffic citizens. As always, please contact me regarding any questions you may
have.
Ann Marie Townshend
Director of Planning and Inspections Department
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: City Council AGENDA DATE: 9/25/06
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager DATE SUBMITTED: 9/20/06
PREPARED BY: Anthony J. DePrima
SUBJECT: Employment Agreement – Fraternal Order of Police (FOP)
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: N/A
EXHIBITS: N/A
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: N/A AMOUNT BUDGETED: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget):
TIMETABLE: Labor Agreement retroactive to 7/1/06
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve proposed settlement
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
Contract negotiations between the City of Dover and the FOP began in January 2006 but were unsuccessful
and required intervention by a mediator. Mediation began in August resulting in the proposal outlined below.
Summary of FOP 2006 – 2009 Contract
• Medicare Part B Coverage ends 9/30/06 for present and future officers.
• All Employee Handbook language changes are agreed to including Law Enforcement
Officers Educational Reimbursement ( LER ).
• New Benefit - Shared Leave Policy - to be developed in six months.
• All non-uniform officers of the Operations Division shall receive an additional $250
clothing allowance .
• Sort Team members will receive an additional fifty dollars ($50) per month.
• Career Development Promotion - 2006 within three (3) months of contract approval PFC’s
with eight (8) years’ time and service will receive a stripe or other symbol chosen by the
Chief and will be recognized as Corporals. Present Corporals will be recognized as
Master Corporals.
• Career Development Promotion Pay – begins July 1, 2007 – 4% spread between ranks.
• Wages 2006 2007 2008
3.0% 3.5% 4.0%
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ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council AGENDA DATE: 09/25/2006
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Fire Dept. DATE SUBMITTED: 09/08/2006
PREPARED BY: Carter Knotts, Administrative Staff Fire Dept.
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Bids – Fire Fighter Protective Gear
REFERENCE: N/A
RELATED PROJECT: N/A
APPROVALS: City Manager, Finance Director
EXHIBITS: Bid Tabulation
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $17,530.00 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $17,500.00
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): 110-1400-514.20-29 page 5
TIMETABLE: Pending Council approval a purchase order would be created. Estimated delivery
would be 90 days.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Award bid to DP Fire & Safety.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The City of Dover and Robbins Hose Company have split the purchase of the turnout gear (protective
gear) for the firefighters 50/50 each fiscal year. The cost of the gear has increased drastically over the
last few years.
It should be noted that the Fire Department had provided Central Services with a list of vendors and
contact numbers for the purpose of securing bids. The following vendors submitted bids for
consideration by the Fire Chief.
Tasc Fire Apparatus Farmingdale NJ. $35,720.00
D.P Fire & Safety, Inc. Wilmington, DE. $35,060.00
The $30.00 difference between budgeted amount and the actual expense will be handled through
department level budget amendment from another line item.
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Request for Quote Number 07-0004FD Bid Tabulation
Item
Number QTY Unit Description Tasc Fire Apparatus D.P. Fire & Safety Inc.
Unit Extended Extended Extended
Price Price Unit Price Price Unit Price Price
1 20 Sets Globe GX-7 PBI Turnout Coats $972.00 $19,440.00 $955.00 $19,100.00 $0.00
2 22 Sets Globe GX-7 PBI Turnout Pants $740.00 $16,280.00 $655.00 $14,410.00 $0.00
3 2 Sets Globe GX-7 Turnout Coats (White) No Bid $0.00 $775.00 $1,550.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Shipping
1
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total by Vendor $35,720.00 $35,060.00 $0.00
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FIRST READING
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF DOVER BY CHANGING THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF WHITE OAK ROAD WEST OF MOURNING DOVE LANE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dover has enacted a zoning ordinance regulating the use of property within
the limits of the City of Dover; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of zoning and planning to change the permitted use of
property described below from R-20 (One-Family Residence) to R-8 (One-Family Residence).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DOVER, IN COUNCIL MET:
1. That from and after the passage and approval of this ordinance the Zoning Map and Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Dover have been amended by changing the zoning designation from
R-20 (One-Family Residence) to R-8 (One-Family Residence) on that property located on
the south side of White Oak Road west of Mourning Dove Lane, owned by
TLFD Management, L.L.C.
ADOPTED: *
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FIRST READING
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOVER, IN
COUNCIL MET:
That Appendix B - Zoning, Article 3 - District Regulations, Section 27 - Corridor Overlay Zone 1
(COZ-1) be amended by inserting the text indicated in bold, red and deleting the text indicated in
red strikeout, as follows:
Section 27. Corridor overlay zone 1 (COZ-1).
27.1 Purpose. The corridor overlay zone (COZ) is established for the following reasons:
(a) To promote superior urban corridor development and the highest quality built
environment;
(b) To foster coordination and linkage among corridor properties and with adjacent lands;
(c) To preserve the functionality and efficiency of the roadway for traffic movement; and
(d) To achieve a visually balanced streetscape environment which is friendly to the
pedestrian and motorist alike.
27.2 Zone boundaries. The COZ encompasses the lands adjacent to the following roadways as
outlined on the City of Dover Zoning Map as set forth in article 2, section 2 of this ordinance:
(a) Delaware Route 8 (Forrest and Division Streets) from the Contrail Railroad tracks in
a westerly direction to the city limit line.
(b) McKee/Saulsbury Road (County Road 156) from the intersection at Dennys Road
(County Road 100) in a southerly direction to the terminal intersection with West North
Street (County Road 73).
27.3 Permitted uses. Land use shall be governed by those provisions of this ordinance related to the
specific zoning district designations of each property as depicted on the zoning map.
27.4 Site development plan approval. Site development plan approval in accordance with article 10,
section 2 shall be required prior to the issuance of building permits for the erection or enlargement
of all structures and prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy for any change in use. When
the zoning district regulations specify that a particular use requires conditional use approval in
accordance with article 10, section 1, the provisions of that article shall apply. Site development
plans and conditional use site plans for properties within the COZ shall reflect compliance with the
development guidelines of this article, in addition to all other applicable codes and regulations.
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27.5 Development guidelines.
27.51 Setbacks:
a. Front yards.
TABLE INSET:
Residential Nonresidential
Min. Max. Min. Max.
McKee/Saulsbury 60' to 80' 40' to 50' *
Route 8--Artis Drive to Mifflin Road 60' to 80' None
Route 8--Mifflin Road to Saulsbury Road 40' to 60' 40' to 60' *
Route 8--Saulsbury Road to R.R. line 20' to 30' 20' to 30'
Subdivision streets (Setback provisions of article 4 shall apply)
* When the applicant demonstrate to the satisfaction of the planning commission through the site
plan review process, that the proposal involves a superior urban design which contributes to an
enhanced pedestrian environment, the maximum setback may be increased to no more than 90 feet
from the property line on Route 8 from Mifflin Road to Saulsbury Road and on McKee and
Saulsbury Roads.
27.52 Building placement. Buildings shall be situated on the property so as to maximize the
use of the frontage along the roadway and shall have the longest side of the building
arranged parallel and square to the roadway. When the applicant can demonstrate it can be
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the planning commission that, due to specific constraints
related to lot configuration or the orientation of existing buildings on adjacent lots,
alternative building placements may be permitted.
27.53 Parking.
(a) Location. Parking shall not be permitted to be situated within the front yard, nor
between the right-of-way line and the building, except in the following instances:
(i) Automobile service stations;
(ii) Properties in a shopping center (SC) zoning district, in which case, parking may
be permitted between the building and the roadway, provided that such parking
[shall] be limited to five rows of single parking spaces between the road and the
storefront;
(iii) When the applicant can demonstrate it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction
of the planning commission through the site plan review process, that the design
presented involves a superior urban design which contributes to an enhanced
pedestrian environment and enhanced safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and vehicles
due to specific constraints related to existing lot configuration and the orientation of
existing buildings, parking may be permitted between the building and the street,
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provided that such parking within this area [shall] be limited to no more than 20
percent of the total parking required for the proposed use and that such parking shall
be adequately landscaped and screened from the roadway.
(b) Required number of spaces. See specific district requirements in article 4.
(c) Layout.
(i) Parking lots shall be arranged in such a manner so that not more than 20 parking
spaces in a row shall be permitted without a landscaped island. No more than six
rows of 20 spaces shall be provided without provision for a landscaped median.
Parking islands shall be a minimum of ten feet wide and planting medians shall be
no less than eight feet wide.
(ii) There shall be a landscaped buffer area of at least 12 feet in width between the
building and parking lot and drive areas. The buffer area shall include provisions for
a sidewalk of at least six feet and no greater than eight feet in width. The buffer area
and sidewalk shall be grade separated from the parking lot by concrete curbing of at
least six inches in height.
(d) Landscaping. Design shall be simple and easy to maintain and shall consist of a
combination of hardy canopy trees, low evergreen shrubs and turf grass, and shall be
designed in accordance with landscape guidelines set forth in article 5, section 15 of this
ordinance and as follows:
(i) Interior landscaping. A minimum of five percent of the interior area of a
parking lot shall be reserved for landscape purposes. This provision shall include the
landscaping of all required parking islands and medians. Shade trees shall be
incorporated within the landscaped islands whenever and wherever practicable.
(ii) Parking lot screening adjacent to public right-of-way. Low profile screening
shall be required when parking spaces would result in vehicles facing onto the
roadway. Screening may consist of a low wall, evergreen hedge with a minimum
height of two feet at the time of planting, planted three feet apart on center, and a
maximum height of three feet at maturity, or earth berm. Should a low wall be used,
such wall shall be accompanied by evergreen shrub plantings on the roadway side
of the wall and spaced ten feet apart on center.
(iii) Reserved.
27.54 Site access.
(a) Entrance width and radii. Site entrances shall have a minimum width of 24 feet.
Entrances involving a median divider shall be at least 35 feet in width. Entrance radii shall
be a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 25 feet.
(b) Number of entrances and curb cut spacing. One curb cut shall be permitted for each
street which abuts a site. For sites with street frontage in excess of 300 linear feet, one
additional curb cut may be permitted. For sites with street frontage in excess of 600 linear
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feet, two additional curb cuts may be permitted.
Multiple curb cuts on a property shall have a minimum spacing distance in accordance with
the following schedule:
TABLE INSET:
Maximum Spacing
Speed Limit
(Ft.)
25 105
30 125
35 150
40 185
45 230
50 275
(c) [Shared access. ] Shared access shall be provided, whenever possible, for entrances to
adjoining uses, including residential driveways.
(d) [Cross access. ] Cross access shall be provided among abutting uses of similar use
categories, whenever possible, to provide linkage between properties as an alternative to
reentering the corridor to access both existing and future neighboring properties.
(e) Entrance locations for adjoining properties. Commercial site entrances shall be no
closer than 25 feet to an adjoining property which is zoned residential and no closer than ten
feet to an adjoining property which is in a nonresidential zoning category.
27.55 [Signs. ] Signs shall meet the regulations found in article 5, section 4, supplementary
sign regulations.
27.56 Building height.
(a) Buildings shall be limited in overall height to 35 feet and shall not exceed two stories.
27.57 Open space and landscaping.
(a) Lot coverage. Each lot shall have a minimum of 25 percent of the lot area dedicated to
be landscaped open space. A lesser amount of landscaped open space may be permitted
when it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the planning commission, through the site
plan review process, that, due to lot configuration and existing built conditions, the required
minimum is impractical.
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(b) Frontage. Each lot shall have a landscaped open space of at least 25 feet in width,
measured from the back of curb along the entire frontage of the lot, except at points of site
access. Trees shall be provided along the frontage perimeter at a minimum rate of one tree
for each 50 linear feet of frontage.
(c) Side and rear yards. A minimum of 15 feet of landscaped open space shall be provided
along all side and rear lot lines when abutting a residential use and a minimum of five feet
when abutting a nonresidential use. Tree plantings shall be provided along all nonfrontage
perimeters at a minimum rate of one tree for each 75 linear feet.
(d) Stormwater detention ponds. Detention ponds may be counted toward the minimum
25 percent open space area, provided that such ponds are designed to emulate natural
features by incorporating irregular outline, gradual slopes (no greater than 1:4), and
appropriate landscape plantings.
(e) Landscaping. Landscaped open spaces shall be designed in accordance with the
provisions of this section, as well as the landscaping guidelines as set forth in article 5,
section 9 of this ordinance.
(f) Screening. The following items shall be located so as to minimize visibility from the
roadway, adjacent properties and other public areas, and shall be screened from public view:
(1) Service bays;
(2) Loading docks and platforms;
(3) Rooftop utilities;
(4) Satellite dishes;
(5) Dumpsters;
(6) Storage areas.
(g) Standard for tree plantings. Trees shall be of a high canopy variety and shall be limbed
to a minimum height of 12 feet above grade at maturity.
(h) Standards for shrubbery. Shrubbery shall be of a low evergreen variety and shall be
limited to use as foundation plantings and for screening purposes.
(i) Standards for ground cover. Ground cover shall be limited to turf and ornamental
grasses and ornamental evergreen ground cover plantings within required landscape areas.
27.58 Lot configuration. All lots within the corridor overlay district created after the
enactment of this section shall conform to the following:
(1) Minimum lot area [shall be] 10,000 square feet. Service stations [shall have a minimum
lot area of] 20,000 square feet.
(2) Minimum lot depth shall be 100 feet. In the C-3 (service commercial) district, the
minimum lot depth shall be 150 feet.
(3) Minimum road frontage shall be at least 100 feet. In the C-3 (service commercial)
district, the minimum road frontage shall be 150 feet.
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27.59 Architectural review. The side of any building which faces the corridor (or corridors) shall
be referred to as the "corridor elevation." Buildings in the COZ-1 shall be designed to front on the
corridor, and the corridor elevation shall contain architectural elements traditionally associated with
the front of a building. Blank walls without functioning windows are prohibited along the corridor.
Windows must be incorporated into the overall design concept of the corridor elevation. Providing
one or several small windows on a large corridor elevation shall not constitute compliance with this
ordinance.
A "functioning window" shall be defined as a window which lets light into the interior of the
structure, and is integrated and related to the interior layout of the space.
In addition to functioning windows, the corridor elevation shall have two or more of the following
elements:
a) A primary entrance door or doors (except for loading doors).
b) A primary entrance feature, such as a porch, portico, awning, entrance walk, or other
similar feature.
In addition, the corridor elevation shall have one of the following elements:
ca) Landscaping integrated into the building design concept.
db) Architectural or urban design elements which link adjacent structures together, such
as plazas, walkways, colonnades, or similar features.
ec) Architectural relief, such as vertical and horizontal offsets in exterior wall elevations,
band courses, lintels and sill courses, cornices, and the like, to create shadow lines.
The applicant shall submit 12 copies of the corridor elevation at the time of application. The city
planner or his/her designee shall determine whether compliance with the provisions of this ordinance
has been achieved.
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SYNOPSIS
The proposed amendment allows the Planning Commission to waive certain requirements
of the Corridor Overlay Zone when the applicant demonstrates a superior urban design.
Additionally, it would require that the corridor elevation of buildings within the COZ include
a primary entrance door and a primary entrance feature.